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What Is the Purpose of Melanin

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Question 46

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What is the purpose of melanin?


A) To protect underlying tissues from sun exposure
B) To protect the DNA in skin cells from sun exposure
C) To toughen skin cells after sun exposure
D) To provide nutrients to skin cells dried out from sun exposure

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