What is the primary function of melanin in the skin?
Melanin Physiology: Melanin Absoprtion of UV Light and Internal Conversion to Heat

Interactive Video
•
Science, Biology, Physics, Chemistry
•
University
•
Hard
Quizizz Content
FREE Resource
Read more
10 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To regulate body temperature
To provide color to the skin
To moisturize the skin
To protect DNA from UV light
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What can cause DNA mutations when exposed to UV light?
Production of vitamin D
Formation of cyclobutane thymine dimers
Loss of skin moisture
Increase in skin temperature
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does melanin help prevent DNA mutations?
By producing antioxidants
By increasing skin thickness
By absorbing UV light
By reflecting UV light
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the two main monomers that make up melanin?
Amino acids and proteins
Dihydroxy indole and dihydroxy indole carboxylic acid
Nucleotides and sugars
Lipids and carbohydrates
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of melanocytes in the skin?
To produce keratin
To produce collagen
To produce elastin
To produce melanin
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What process allows melanin to dissipate absorbed UV energy as heat?
Internal conversion
Radiation emission
Photosynthesis
Fluorescence
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What percentage of UV light is absorbed by melanin?
100%
99.9%
50%
75%
Create a free account and access millions of resources
Similar Resources on Wayground
5 questions
Melanin Physiology: Melanin Absoprtion of UV Light and Internal Conversion to Heat

Interactive video
•
University
6 questions
TED-ED: The science of skin color - Angela Koine Flynn

Interactive video
•
KG - University
2 questions
Melanin Physiology: Melanin Absoprtion of UV Light and Internal Conversion to Heat

Interactive video
•
University
2 questions
How do Melanocytes Make Melanin?: Melanogenesis Mechanism

Interactive video
•
University
2 questions
Melanin Biochemistry: Eumelanin Biosynthesis From Tyrosine and Phenylalanine

Interactive video
•
University
11 questions
How Skin Color Works

Interactive video
•
University
6 questions
How Sunscreen Protects Against Harmful UV Rays

Interactive video
•
KG - University
3 questions
TED-ED: The science of skin color - Angela Koine Flynn

Interactive video
•
KG - University
Popular Resources on Wayground
25 questions
Equations of Circles

Quiz
•
10th - 11th Grade
30 questions
Week 5 Memory Builder 1 (Multiplication and Division Facts)

Quiz
•
9th Grade
33 questions
Unit 3 Summative - Summer School: Immune System

Quiz
•
10th Grade
10 questions
Writing and Identifying Ratios Practice

Quiz
•
5th - 6th Grade
36 questions
Prime and Composite Numbers

Quiz
•
5th Grade
14 questions
Exterior and Interior angles of Polygons

Quiz
•
8th Grade
37 questions
Camp Re-cap Week 1 (no regression)

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
46 questions
Biology Semester 1 Review

Quiz
•
10th Grade