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Anit [1.1K]
3 years ago
15

How does melanin provide protection against skin cancer? use absorb

Chemistry
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FrozenT [24]3 years ago
8 0
For instance a white girl walks in the sunlight her skin is really white this is one common reason white people tend to get freckles now if a black person were to go outside they wouldnt receive freckles from direct sunlight
Gnoma [55]3 years ago
6 0
Energy for the light can cause skin cancer and damage genetic materials (melanocytes) however melanin absorbs the light meaning the genetic material in their skin cells are protected from any damage so in conclusion the more melanin in the cells the more their cells are protected
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