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Melanin a group of natural pigments found in most organisms, and is created by the process of melanogenesis. Melanogenesis happens when an organism is exposed to UV radiation. The UV radiation causes the skin to darken (or tan). Melanin effectively absorbs light, and the pigment is able to deplete most (99%) of UV rays that are absorbed.
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What gives your skin color and how come you get suntans?
melanin is what controls your skins ability to tan or to sunburn The more melanin, the easier and darker you can tan. Albinos who have an absence of melanin do not tan, but they can sunburn very easily.
How come your eyes are green?
The amount of melanin in the eye determines the eyes color.
How come sometimes your eyes are blue and sometimes they are green?
The level of melanin in the eyes is changing.
Is there melanin in melanocytes?
Melanocytes produce melanin.
What is the most important pigment in skin?
melanin v
How does melanin help protect us from the sun?
i dont know i willl come back to that one
What pigments contribute to skin color?
melanin and carotene Carotene Melanin The chemical is called melanin.
What is dark pigment of the body called?
The dark pigment of the body is called melanin. Melanin is responsible for determining the color of our skin, hair, and eyes. It helps protect the skin from the damaging effects of the sun's UV radiation.
The pigment that is largely responsible for skin color is?
Melanin produces skin color.
Where does skin get its colour from Melanin Serotonin or or Insulin?
melanin
Is melanin in freckles?
Yes, freckles are bunches of melanin.
Does glycerin reduce melanin in your body?
no it increases melanin
