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What is the most important function for melanin?

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Causes the skin to be cooler

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Increases the amount of blood vessels

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Strengthens the skin or eyes

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Absorbs harmful radiation

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The correct option is D Absorbs harmful radiation
Melanin is responsible for skin colouration and is an effective absorber of light. It is able to dissipate over 99.9% of absorbed UV radiation. This is the reason why lighter skinned people have more chances of suffering from skin cancer when compared to people with darker skin.

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