As skin cells move toward the surface of the body, they produce a protein that reduces water loss. This process is called ________.
A) pollination
B) keratinization
C) melaninization
D) germination
E) desquamation

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Keratinization is the process by which skin cells produce keratin, a protein that helps in reducing water loss from the body as they move towards the surface.

As Skin Cells Move Toward the Surface of the Body