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In what layer of the skin is melanin found? What does melanin do for skin cells?

In what layer of the skin is melanin found? What does melanin do for skin cells?
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In what layer of the skin is melanin found? What does melanin do for skin cells?

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dont know the first part but melanin quantities change the dkin color
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melanin is found in the basal layer of the epidermis. It is produced by the oxidation of the amino acid tyrosine. is absorbs light a and effects skin color.
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