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Bamtori Posted 18 years ago
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(the) production of melanin

EX) The mutation limits the OCA2 gene, restricting production of melanin in the eye.

I read this sentence from an article, and shouldn't there be the definite artilce before 'production'? Because the production is being specified by 'of'?
  

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The can be used but it is unnecessary. The sentence can also read ' restricting melanin production in the eye '.

  • The can be used but it is unnecessary.
  • The sentence can also read ' restricting melanin production in the eye '.
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The can be used but it is unnecessary. The sentence can also read 'restricting melanin production in the eye'.

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