WONDER #261: What Causes Freckles?

Question 1 of 3

Freckles are just skin cells that contain a pigment called what?

  1. melanin
  2. sunshine
  3. caffeine
  4. swine

Question 2 of 3

Melanin is a chemical made by skin cells called what?

  1. epithelials
  2. melanocytes
  3. elbows
  4. ultraviolets

Question 3 of 3

Melanin helps to protect the skin from what?

  1. water
  2. carbon monoxide
  3. ultraviolet rays
  4. scrapes

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