Albinism
Biology research project
What is albinism?
a group of inherited disorders characterized by little or no me line
WHAT HAPPENS TO THE BODY?
Sometimes, a kid or an animal might be born whose body can't make a normal amount of melanin. This is what happens with albinism, which can show up as a lack of pigment (color) in the skin, eyes, hair, fur, or feathers of that kid or animal.
The effects to the body of albinism
skin tone
eye color
hair color
what happens to the body to cause the disease?
They don't have any pigments . It changes there hair skin and eyes.
Is it a mutation?
Depends on what type you have.
is it sex linked?
no
is there medication for albinism?
no
gene therapy?
no
Albinism: Caught Between Dark and Light
is it more common in certain people?
no
does it have anything to do with location?
no