Which cells produce the pigment that gives skin its color?
a.Fibroblasts
b.Melanocytes
c.Keratinocytes
d.Langerhans cells
Explanation
Melanocytes are located in the stratum basale and produce melanin, which determines skin color and helps shield deeper cells from UV light.
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