Which of the following statements is/are true about melanin, a pigment that determines the colour of the skin?
(a) It is contained in the outermost layer of epidermis.
(b) It is opaque to ultraviolet light.
(c) It helps in resisting mechanical damage to skin and bacterial invasion.

(a) and (b)

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(b) only

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(a), (b) and (c)

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Solution

The correct option is B (b) only
Option: (b)

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Assertion(A): Colouration of skin is due to a pigment melanin.

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