The process of keratinization involves

a) synthesizing new pigment in the skin.
b) cells accumulating a tough fibrous protein that helps protect the skin.
c) changes occurring in thin skin only.
d) both synthesizing new pigment in the skin and cells accumulating a tough fibrous protein that helps protect the skin.
e) none of these answer choices are correct.


Answer: b

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