The dark coloured pigment melanin that protects the body from harmful ultraviolet radiation is produced by

Dead epidermis

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Living epidermis

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Dermis

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Subcutaneous layer

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Epithelial glands

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Solution

The correct option is A Living epidermis
Melanocytes are living specialised cells present in the deeper epidermis and serve to produce melanin, the pigment primarily responsible for skin colour and protection of the body from harmful ultraviolet radiations. These are located in stratum basale, the layer of the epidermis, lying just superior to the dermis.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

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Assertion(A): Colouration of skin is due to a pigment melanin.

Reason(R): It protects the skin and inner parts from ultraviolet sunrays.

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