Which rays of the sun are absorbed by the pigment called melanin?

Open in App

Solution

Ultraviolet rays are absorbed by the pigment melanin which is found in our skin.
These rays are harmful for our skin as it can lead to serious skin damage as well as skin cancer.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

The gas which absorbs harmful ultraviolet rays given by the sun.

Fill in the blanks:

(a) Green plants are called __________ since they synthesise their own food.

(b) The food synthesised by plants is stored as __________.

(d) During photosynthesis plants take in ___________and release ___________ gas.

People who have no melanin pigment and have white skin are called:

In photosynthesis solar energy is absorbed by the pigment called ___________.

Join BYJU'S Learning Program