Hello, I'm an expert in genetics and human biology. Let's discuss the eye color inheritance in infants.
Eye color is determined by multiple genes, with the
iris pigmentation gene being the most influential. The color of a person's eyes is primarily a result of the amount and type of pigments in the iris, as well as how those pigments are distributed.
Black babies, like all infants, can have a range of eye colors depending on their genetic makeup. However, it is
less common for black babies to have blue eyes because the genetic makeup of populations that typically have black or brown skin also tends to have genes that result in darker eye colors, such as brown or, less frequently, hazel.
It's important to note that eye color can change during the first year of life. Newborns often have lighter-colored eyes that can darken as they grow older. This is due to the maturation of the iris and the increase in melanin, the pigment that gives color to our eyes, skin, and hair.
In summary, while it's not impossible for a black baby to be born with blue eyes, it is
rare due to the genetic predispositions of the populations that typically have darker skin tones.
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