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Melanin pigment protects from which of the following radiations ?

A

UV-rays

B

visible rays

C

infra -red rays

D

X-ray

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Melanin is a protective pigment synthesised from tryosine. Melanocytes under the influence of melanocyte secreting hormone secrete melanin which protects the body from harmful effects fo UV rays.
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