Question

which of the following concerning skin pigmentation is mismatched?
o hemoglobin: contributes a pink color in skin
o large amount of melanin: contributes a brown - black tone to skin
o carotene: contributes a pale - white color to skin
o small amount of melanin: contributes yellow - red tone to skin

Explanation:

Carotene gives skin a yellow - orange color, not a pale - white color. Hemoglobin in blood vessels imparts a pink color to skin. Melanin amount determines skin color from light to dark. A small amount of melanin gives a light skin tone, and a large amount gives a brown - black tone.

Answer:

B. carotene: contributes a pale - white color to skin