Oxidation of melanin and sebum results in the formation of?

Black Heads.

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Acne.

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Pimples.

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White Heads.

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Solution

The correct option is A Black Heads.
Sebaceous glands of the face get enlarged due to accumulated sebum. On oxidation melanin and sebum give it a black colour and these are then called black heads.

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