Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781337408332
Author: Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 14, Problem 2DAA
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To determine: The country that receives the least UV radiation.

Introduction: Different parts of the earth have variable exposure to UV radiations. The reflectance index is a measure of the amount of light energy especially UV radiations absorbed by the body per unit area. Melanosomes in skin synthesize melanin pigment and account for the human skin color. More melanin pigment provides protection against UV radiations and reflects less light.

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