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Pineappleeh

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which of the following answer choices regarding melanin is NOT true?
 
  a. The more melanin present, the lighter the skin color
  b. Gives skin its color
  c. Protects against ultraviolet rays
  d. Protects against skin cancer

Question 2

Encephalitis and dermatitis are two constructed terms. Each is made from the same two types of word parts. How could you best explain the difference between these two terms?
 
  A) The word roots are different.
  B) The combining vowel is different.
  C) The suffixes are different.
  D) There is no difference.


miss.ashley

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a
Explanation:
a. The more melanin present, the lighter the skin color: correct
b. Gives skin its color: this is true
c. Protects against ultraviolet rays: this is true
d. Protects against skin cancer: this is true

Answer to Question 2

A


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