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Lostsunrise [7]
3 years ago
12

What is the pigment that absorbs ultraviolet light to tan the skin?

Biology
1 answer:
LenKa [72]3 years ago
7 0

Answer:

melanin

Explanation:

melanocytes produce melanin - the pigment which is ultimately responsible for your tan. The pinkish melanin travels up through the epidermis and is absorbed by other skin cells.

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