Hair Color is Due to a Pigment Known as ________

Question

Hair color is due to a pigment known as ________.
A) hemoglobin
B) carotene
C) keratin
D) melanin

Accepted Answer

Hair color is due to a pigment known as melanin. Melanin is produced by specialized cells called melanocytes found in the hair follicles. The amount and type of melanin produced determines the color of the hair.