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Melanin a. develops more with age. b. occurs at high rates in individuals with light skin tone. c. is advantageous because it provides protection from solar radiation. d. is a chemical that decreases the possibility of a tan.

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C. Is advantageous because it provides protection from solar radiation.

Step-by-step explanation:

Melanin absorbs UV and diverts it away from healthy cells. This is why people in areas with hotter climates tend to have darker skin (which is a result of having more melanin).

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