Question

Melanin present in the skin is useful in

• A. Prevention of overheating
• B. Reflecting solar radiations
• C. Protection from ultra-violet radiations
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C Protection from ultra-violet radiations

• Melanin is a pigment found in skin cells. There are two types of melanin which have visibly different effects on skin pigmentation.
• Melanin plays a vital role in protecting the body from UV radiation because it filters sunlight before it can damage skin cells. Hence, Melanin present in the skin is useful in Protection from ultra-violet radiations.

So, the correct answer is 'Protection from ultra-violet radiations'.