Biology
Which one of the following pairs includes the abnormal conditions of skin pigmentation?
- Leukoderma, Ringworm
- Albinism, Leukoderma
- Baldness, Albinism
- Rickets, Baldness
Skin
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Albinism, Leukoderma
Reason — In Leukoderma, skin pigmentation (melanin) is lost from smaller or larger patches at different regions of the body. In Albinism, complete loss of pigmentation occurs all over the body.
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