Label the cells of the epidermis: Melanin pigment keratinocyte Melanocyte Melanosome filled with melanin Stratum basale
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Melanin pigment keratinocyte: These are the cells that produce keratin, a protein that provides strength and waterproofing to the skin. They are found in the stratum spinosum and stratum granulosum layers of the epidermis. So, we can label it as Show more…
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