Cells of layer can actively divide to produce new cells.

granular

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malpighian

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The correct option is C malpighian
The malpighian layer also called stratum malpighii, is the innermost layer of the epidermis. The cells in this layer can actively divide to produce new cells which are used to replace the worn-out cells of the outermost cornified layer.

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