What is most likely to occur when an individual is exposed to UV radiation?

A. The melanocytes will produce melanin, the melanin is distributed into epidermal cells, a steroid is converted into vitamin D and stem cells can mutate leading to cancer.
B. The melanin will produce melanocytes, the melanocytes are then distributed into epidermal cells, a steroid is converted into vitamin D and stem cells can mutate leading to cancer.
C. The melanocytes will produce melanin, the melanin is distributed into epidermal cells, vitamin D is converted into a steroid and stem cells can mutate leading to cancer.
D. The melanocytes will produce melanin, the melanin is distributed into dermal cells, a steroid is converted into vitamin D and stem cells can mutate leading to cancer.


Answer: A

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