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Melanin accumulation protects DNA and prevents breakdown of:

AFormic acid
BFumaric acid
CFerulic acid
DFolic acid
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Folic acid
1. A nutrient is destroyed by UV exposure. 2. Pigment shields it. 3. Increased melanin protects epidermal DNA and the breakdown of folic acid. 4. So the answer is folic acid. _Source: OpenStax 'Anatomy and Physiology 2e', Ch 5 'The Integumentary System'_
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