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A darkening chemical in skin called melanin determines skin color. If a lot of melanin is present, the
skin is very dark. If only a little melanin is produced, skin is very light. Melanin in the upper layer of the skin absorbs
much of the harmful radiation from the sun, reducing DNA damage that can lead to cancer. However, all skin is vulnerable
to cancer and therefore should be protected from sun exposure whenever possible.
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