The pigment melanin which 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

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Solution

The correct option is B Living epidermis
Melanocytes are the living cells present in the deeper epidermis and produce melanin that is responsible for skin color. Exposure of skin to the sun stimulates melanocytes to produce more melanin to protect the skin from the damaging effects of the ultraviolet radiation in sunlight. Thus, 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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