Which of the following is a feature of vitamin D synthesis?
A)Tanning lamps and tanning booths do not stimulate vitamin D synthesis.
B)Sunscreens with sunburn protection factors of 2 and above prevent synthesis of vitamin D.
C)The ultraviolet rays of the sun are able to easily pierce heavy clouds and smog to promote vitamin D synthesis.
D)Dark-skinned people require longer sunlight exposure than light-skinned people to synthesize equivalent amounts of vitamin D
E)The risks of skin cancer often outweigh the benefits of sun exposure for very light-skinned people.

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Dark-skinned people require longer sunlight exposure than light-skinned people to synthesize equivalent amounts of vitamin D due to the presence of more melanin in their skin, which slows down the production of vitamin D.

Which of the Following Is a Feature of Vitamin D