Write a short note on melanin. - Vidyadip

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Write a short note on melanin.

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Answer

Melanin is a pigment present in the cells of epidermis.
Melanin is synthesized in certain glands in the skin.
The percentage of melanin decides the fairness or darkness of the skin.
Melanin protects our skin and the inner parts from ultraviolet sunrays.

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