Why does a person with a darker complexion is more protected from UV rays compared to a person with fair complexion? a. It is because people with darker complexion have more melanin that protects the skin by absorbing ultraviolet rays from the sun. b. It is because people with darker complexion have lesser melanin that protects the skin by absorbing ultraviolet rays from the sun. c. It is because people with darker complexion have no melanin that protects the skin by absorbing ultraviolet rays from the sun. d. none of the above
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Why does a person with a darker complexion is more protected from UV rays compared to a person with fair complexion? a.
Answer:
A
Explanation:
Melanin helps block out damaging UV rays up to a point, which is why people with naturally darker skin are less likely to get sunburned, while people with lighter skin are more likely to burn.Jul 29, 2019