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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks what is produced in the body when it is exposed to sunlight. 2. **Identifying the Process**: When the skin is exposed to sunlight, specifically ultraviolet (UV) rays, a biochemical process is initiated. 3. **Role of Cholesterol**: The skin contains a compound called 7-dehydrocholesterol, which is a derivative of cholesterol. ...
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