A geneticist informs parents that their newborn infant does not have the enzyme tyrosinase. The lack of this enzyme will result in:

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Tyrosinase is the enzyme responsible for the production of melanin, the pigment that gives color to the skin, hair and eyes. Without this enzyme, individuals cannot produce melanin and will have very little or no color in their skin, hair and eyes, a condition known as albinism. Therefore, the best choice is A.

A Geneticist Informs Parents That Their Newborn Infant Does Not