Why does an albino individual have a higher risk of sunburn when exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, compared to someone with typical melanin production?

💡 Explanation

Albinism results in little to no melanin production, leading to a higher sunburn risk because melanin is the primary pigment responsible for absorbing and dissipating UV radiation within the skin. Therefore, without melanin, the skin is more susceptible to UV damage, rather than other skin components playing a primary role in initial UV absorption.

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