The melanin pigment, a derivative of tyrosine, is produced by melanocytes and stored in melanosomes. Some are transferred to epidermal cells so the two cells are indistinguishable with light microscopy.
Bar = 250 Microns
| Slide 3 Thin Dark Skin The melanin pigment, a derivative of tyrosine, is produced by melanocytes and stored in melanosomes. Some are transferred to epidermal cells so the two cells are indistinguishable with light microscopy. Bar = 250 Microns |
