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  • 20-10-2021
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Explain what a basal cell is and why they are so important to the rest of the epidermis.

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  • 20-10-2021

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The basal cell layer contains cells called melanocytes. Melanocytes produce the skin coloring or pigment known as melanin, which gives skin its tan or brown color and helps protect the deeper layers of the skin from the harmful effects of the sun.

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