Biology:Melanomorph
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A melanomorph is a substance related to the pigment melanin. Melanomorphs originate from the aromatic amino acids tyrosine, tryptophan, and phenylalanine. They tend to absorb ultraviolet-B light, with peaks around 280 nanometers. See also Beer's Law.
References
- Organic Chemistry 5th Ed. Bruice
- http://www.textbookslist.com/sciences/organic-chemistry-5th-edition-paula-y-bruice.html
Original source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melanomorph.
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