Which statement is true about melanin and melanocytes?
a. It is produced by cells that are located in the stratum spinosum.
b. It is a pigment that accumulates inside keratinocytes.
c. Darker-skinned individuals have more melanocytes than lighter-skinned individuals.
d. Albinism is caused by a lack of melanocytes in the body.
b. It is a pigment that accumulates inside keratinocytes.
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