Why is that person's skin a different color?
Asked on: Sep 13, 2023 07:00 PM
Well, it's kind of like why some people have blue eyes and some have brown. It's all about something called melanin. Melanin is a special pigment, or color, that our bodies make. This pigment doesn't just color our skin, it also colors our hair and eyes. The more melanin your body makes, the darker your skin, hair, or eyes will be.
Now you might be thinking, "But why does my body make more or less melanin?" That's a great question! This is where genetics come into play. Genetics are like the instruction manual for your body. They tell your body how to grow and function, including how much melanin to make. These instructions are passed down from your parents. So if your parents have a lot of melanin, you probably will too!
It's kind of like baking a cake. Some cakes need a lot of chocolate to be chocolatey (like dark skin), while others only need a little bit (like light skin). But no matter how much chocolate you use, all cakes are delicious! It's the same with people - no matter what color our skin is, we're all pretty awesome.
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