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20 February, 17:32

2. What colors the skin and protects it from solar radiation?

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  1. 20 February, 18:55
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    UVA radiation causes lesions or DNA damage to melanocytes, which are the skin cells that produce the skin pigment known as melanin. Melanin is a protective pigment in skin, blocking UV radiation from damaging DNA and potentially causing skin cancer
  2. 20 February, 20:51
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    The answer is melanin. The more you have the darker your skin is and the more protection you have from the sun.
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