Electrolysis Practice Exam

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Which component is not present in the composition of hair?

Keratin
Collagen
Melanine
Water

The correct answer is: Melanine

The correct answer is that melanine is not a component of hair. Hair is primarily composed of keratin, a fibrous protein that provides structure and strength. Water is also present in hair, contributing to its moisture content, while collagen is found in the dermal layer of the skin, providing support to the hair follicles. Melanine, while related to hair color, is actually not a structural component of hair itself. Instead, it is a pigment that is produced in the hair follicles and gives hair its color. Therefore, the presence of keratin, collagen, and water in hair aligns with its biological composition, making melanine the component that does not fit as directly in terms of structural makeup.