Biology, asked by prachi48640, 3 months ago

1. How is melanin useful to the body? In which layer of the epidermis is it found?

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Answered by priyanshi0436

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Melanin is a skin pigment. It occurs in both humans and animals, and is what makes hair, skin, and eyes appear darker. Research has found that melanin may help protect the skin from UV rays. Increasing melanin may also help block processes in the body that lead to skin cancer.

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