Chemistry In Focus
Chemistry In Focus
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ISBN: 9781337399692
Author: Tro, Nivaldo J.
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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Chapter 15, Problem 26E
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The pigments that are responsible for the color of hair are to be stated.

Concept Introduction:

A pigment is a group of compounds that have intense color. The pigment is found in any type of biological system such as hair, skin, and eyes. Hair contains melanin and pheomelanin pigments.

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