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Melanin pigment protects from which of ...

Melanin pigment protects from which of the following radiations ?

A

UV rays

B

X-rays

C

Infrared rays

D

Gamma rays

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A
U radiation causes lesions or D N A damage to melanocyte which are the skin cells that produce the skin pigment known as melanin produced from intermediate pituitary. Melanin is a protective pigment is skin blocking UV radiator from damage DNA .
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