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The skin pigment that provides protection from ultraviolet radiation is:

A. melanin; dermal cells
B. carotene; hypodermal cells
C. melanin; melanocytes
D. hemoglobin; blood cells



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Final answer:

Melanin, produced by melanocytes, protects skin from UV radiation.


Explanation:

Melanin is the skin pigment produced by melanocytes, which provides protection from ultraviolet radiation by absorbing UV rays. This pigment gives skin its color and acts as a UV filter, preventing damage to DNA from sun exposure.


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