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What is the importance of the pigment melanin in humans?

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What is the importance of the pigment melanin in humans?

What is the importance of the pigment melanin in humans?

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It prevents destruction of vitamin D caused by UV light.

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It allows formation of vitamin B caused by UV light.

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It prevents DNA damage by absorbing UV light.

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It prevents DNA damage by reflecting UV light.

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Biology: Exploring the Diversity of Life

Biology: Exploring the Diversity of Life

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