The principal role of melanin is to ________. give one that "healthy tan look" keep the body cool provide a waterproof layer shield the nucleus from damage by ultraviolet radiation
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Step 1: Identify melanin — Melanin is a pigment produced by melanocytes in the epidermis and packaged into melanosomes that are transferred to skin cells. Show more…
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