Melanocytes Are Located in the ____. ​

question 26

Multiple Choice

Melanocytes are located in the ____. ​

• A)epidermis
• B)dermis
• C)hypodermis ​
• D)subcutaneous layer
• E)loose connective tissue layer ​

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Definitions:

Infant Survival

The survival of a baby from birth to a specific age, often influenced by factors such as healthcare, nutrition, and social conditions.

Natural Selection

A process in which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring, leading to evolutionary changes in the species.

Directed Genetic Change

Intentional alteration of the genetic makeup of an organism to achieve desired traits, often through genetic engineering or selective breeding.

Adaptations

The process by which organisms adjust over time to their environment, resulting in genetic changes that enhance survival and reproductive success.