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What is the chemical reaction that is af...

What is the chemical reaction that is affected in people suffering from Albinism?

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Affected individuals lack the tyrosinase enzyme which converts DOPA to melanin pigment responsible for skin colour. It is caused due to autosomal recessive genes.
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