What is one of the main reasons scientists are developing a special sunscreen for astronauts?

Radiation Protection and Melanin

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To reduce the weight of space equipment
To enhance the color of astronauts' skin
To protect against ionizing radiation in space
To prevent sunburns from UV rays
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the two forms of radiation emitted by the Sun?
Visible light and infrared radiation
Gamma rays and radio waves
Massive particles and electromagnetic radiation
Ultraviolet and microwave radiation
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of radiation is more energetic than visible light and can damage DNA?
Infrared radiation
Ionizing radiation
Microwave radiation
Radio waves
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does Earth's atmosphere protect us from the Sun's radiation?
By absorbing all electromagnetic radiation
By reflecting all types of radiation
By converting radiation into harmless heat
By blocking most ionizing radiation except some UV light
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of melanin in protecting against radiation?
It reflects radiation away from the skin
It absorbs and scatters ionizing radiation
It enhances the production of vitamin D
It cools the skin by releasing heat
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did a 2022 study find about yeast cells with higher melanin concentrations?
They absorbed more UV radiation
They were more likely to mutate in space
They survived better on Earth than in space
They were more likely to survive a space trip
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What element was used to enhance synthetic melanin for better radiation protection?
Carbon
Selenium
Iron
Calcium
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