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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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Melanin, the pigment responsible for skin color, is produced by:
Options
A Keratinocytes
B Melanocytes
Correct Answer
C Merkel cells
D Langerhans cells
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Melanocytes are specialized dendritic cells in the stratum basale that synthesize melanin and transfer it to keratinocytes via melanosomes.

Hint

These cells protect against UV radiation.

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