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ZOO 101 The Skin Objective Question

Question

Which skin cells are responsible for producing the pigment melanin?
Options
A Keratinocytes
B Corneocytes
C Langerhans cells
D Melanocytes
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Melanocytes are specialized cells located in the epidermis that produce the pigment melanin.

Hint

The name of the cell gives a clue to what it produces.

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