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abarnes

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People with darker skin cannot synthesize __________ as efficiently as people with lighter skin.
 
  a. lactose
  b. vitamin D
  c. calcium
  d. folate

Question 2

People with more melanin are less susceptible to the effects of UVR than people who have less melanin.
 
  a. True
  b. False


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Reply #1 on: Jul 10, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer b

Answer to Question 2

Answer a


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Reply 2 on: Jul 10, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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