mollypratt420 mollypratt420
  • 24-04-2020
  • Biology
contestada

What is the function of the pigment melanin in the skin?

Respuesta :

arlettemackliff41 arlettemackliff41
  • 24-04-2020

Answer:

Pigment melanin gives skin color.

Explanation:

Answer Link
hjhuyuy87sdui hjhuyuy87sdui
  • 24-04-2020

Answer: Melanin is a pigment that gives the skin color. This melanin is produced by so called melanocytes in the skin. Melanin is the bodies own way to protect the skin against sunlight . The molecule effectively absorbs UV-light and neutralizes damaging molecules (radicals) created by exposure to sunlight.

Explanation:

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

I need to know how to solve this equation
What is the unit rate of $4.20 for 6 muffins
What was a manor? A. Area of water around a castle B. Large estate owned by a lord C. Noblewoman
Why was long distance trade in exotic goods such an important phenomenon in north america, europe, and africa?
Has the question of the origin of the universe been solved
Who killed Rwandan president
the number of colors available in a graphic is referred to as......what?
A troy ounce is equal to 480 grains and 1 grain is equal to 64.8 milligrams. if the price of gold is $560 per troy ounce, what is the cost of 1 g of gold
An effort to improve the genetic makeup of a population is known as
What effects did the portuguese mariners have in west africa?