What is the other name of stratum corneum?

Granular layer

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Malpighian layer

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Cornified layer

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Germinative layer

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The correct option is C
Cornified layer

Stratum corneum is also called the cornified layer. It is the outermost layer consisting of several piled up layers of flattened dead cells. These cells are made up of keratin.

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