The primary pigments contained in the epidermis are
A)carotene,hemoglobin,and xanthophyll.
B)carotene,melanin,and hemoglobin.
C)melanin,chromatin,and chlorophyll.
D)xanthophyll,hemoglobin,and melanin.
E)melanin,carotene,and chromatin.

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The primary pigments contained in the epidermis are melanin, carotene and hemoglobin, out of which melanin and carotene are found in the highest concentration. Xanthophyll is not a pigment found in the skin and chlorophyll is only found in plants, not animals. Chromatin refers to the genetic material in cells and is not a pigment. Therefore, option B (carotene, melanin, and hemoglobin) is the best choice.

The Primary Pigments Contained in the Epidermis Are