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Biology
Posted 6 months ago

Dark skin can be non - beneficial in latitudes away from the equator because:
it can inhibit vitamin d synthesis
it can prompt a condition known as rickets
it can screen out too much uv radiation
all of these
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Posted 6 months ago
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Key Concept
Vitamin D Synthesis and Melanin
Explanation
Dark skin, due to higher melanin content, can inhibit vitamin D synthesis, especially in areas with lower UV radiation, potentially leading to conditions like rickets and affecting overall health.

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