[ 2 syll. o-ria, or-ia ] The baby girl name Oria is pronounced ao-RYaa- â . Oria has its origins in the English, Latin, and Old French languages, and it is used largely in Basque and Italian. From Latin roots, its meaning is 'golden'. It is derived from the element aurum with the meaning 'gold'.
â¢ Eye color was traditionally described as a single gene trait, with brown eyes being dominant over blue eyes. â¢ Today, scientists have discovered that at least eight genes influence the final color of eyes.The genes control the amount of melanin inside specialized cells of the iris. Eye color was traditionally described as a single gene trait, with brown eyes being dominant over blue eyes. â¢ Today, scientists have discovered that at least eight genes influence the final color of eyes.
Melanin is a pigment that is produced by cells known as melanocytes in the skin of most animals. It comes in two basic forms: eumelanin (brownish color) and pheomelanin (reddish-brown color).The production of melanin is affected by UV exposure, genetic make-up, size of melanocytes, and disease conditions.roduction and Function. Melanin is a pigment that is produced by cells known as melanocytes in the skin of most animals, including humans. This pigment comes in different shades, depending on the genetic makeup of the individual. Melanin comes in two basic forms and can range from yellowish-red to dark brown.