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explain the advantage for melanin granules being located in the deep layers of the epidermis, and not the dermis or deeper hypodermis.
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explain the advantage for melanin granules being located in the deep layers of the epidermis, and not the dermis or deeper hypodermis.

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The melanin is used to protect the cell's nucleus from the UV radiation from the sun.

melanin granules being located in the deep layer of the epidermis. The palm doesn't have hair follicles and has an extra layer

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