You would not expect sebum to be involved in:

a. keeping hair moist.
b. contributing to the color of the skin.
c. making the skin supple.
d. inhibiting bacterial growth.
e. preventing desiccation of the skin.


B

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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