All of the following are true of the pigment melanin, except that it
A) is produced by cells called melanocytes.
B) protects DNA from the damaging effects of UV radiation.
C) increases with increased levels of the hormone MSH.
D) decreases in concentration within cells during exposure to the sun.
E) is usually some shade of brown or black.

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Melanin actually increases in concentration within cells during exposure to the sun to protect against UV radiation, not decreases.

All of the Following Are True of the Pigment Melanin