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What colors are associated with Pheomelanin?

  1. Blond and Red hair colors

  2. Black and Brown hair colors

  3. Gray and White hair colors

  4. Purple and Blue hair colors

The correct answer is: Blond and Red hair colors

Pheomelanin is a type of pigment responsible for hair and skin color. It is a lighter form of melanin compared to eumelanin, which is responsible for darker colors. Given this information, we can eliminate choices B, C, and D as they all mention darker colors. Pheomelanin is mostly found in those with lighter hair colors such as blonde and red, making A the correct answer.