Which of the following statements regarding melanin is FALSE?

A) Melanin causes the formation of wrinkles.
B) Melanin gives skin its color.
C) Melanin protects against ultraviolet rays.
D) Melanin protects against skin cancer.


A) Melanin causes the formation of wrinkles.
Melanin helps protect against wrinkles. Wrinkles are caused by the drying of the
skin and ultraviolet damage. All other choices are true.

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