Skin melanocytes.

Occur in stratum corneum

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Develop in dermis

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Pass into epidermis

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Both B and C

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Solution

The correct option is A Occur in stratum corneum
The correct option is A.
The topmost layer, the stratum corneum, consists of dead cells that shed periodically and is progressively replaced by cells formed from the basal layer. The stratum basale also contains melanocytes, cells that produce melanin, the pigment primarily responsible for giving skin its color.

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