The pigment melanin
A) is produced by cells called melanocytes and is found in higher concentration in individuals with darker skin.
B) is usually some shade of red, yellow, or brown.
C) protects DNA from the damaging effects of UV radiation.
D) A and C only
E) all of the above

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Melanin is produced by melanocytes and is found in higher concentration in individuals with darker skin. It can be a shade of red, yellow, or brown. The primary function of melanin is to protect DNA from the damaging effects of UV radiation.

The Pigment Melanin