Which statement is accurate about melanin or melanocytes? a. Melanin is produced by cells that are located in the stratum basale. b. Melanin is a pigment that accumulates inside melanocytes. c. Darker-skinned individuals have more melanocytes than lighter-skinned individuals. d. Albinism is caused by a lack of melanin in the body.
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Melanocytes are located in the stratum basale, not the stratum spinosum. b. Melanin is a pigment that accumulates inside keratinocytes, which is true. c. Darker-skinned individuals have more melanin, not necessarily more melanocytes. d. Albinism is caused by a Show more…
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