Albinism

Question 1

Generalized Albinism

Answer 1

Autosomal Recessive trait.

Skin, hairs, and retina lack pigment. However, the iris usually shows some pigmentation.

Occurs when melanocytes fail to produce melanin because of the lack of the enzyme tyrosinase or other pigment enzyme.

Question 2

piebaldism

Answer 2

(Localized Albinism) autosomal dominant trait.

There is a lack of melanin in patches of skin and/or hair.