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Stratum germinativum is an epithelium of the type.

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Squamous

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Ciliated

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Columnar

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Cuboidal

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Solution

The correct option is B Columnar
C. Columnar
EXPLANATION: Stratum germinativum is also known as basal cell layer or stratum basale. It is the layer of keratinocytes, which lies at the base of the epidermis. It is made up of single layer of tall, simple columnar epithelial cells.

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