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    The Protein That Helps Protect Skin and Underlying Cells from Abrasions
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The Protein That Helps Protect Skin and Underlying Cells from Abrasions

Question 103

Question 103

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The protein that helps protect skin and underlying cells from abrasions, heat and microbes is called


A) melanin
B) melatonin
C) keratin
D) actin
E) carotene

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