The stratum corneum
A) is composed of dead cells.
B) is the innermost layer of the epidermis.
C) contains melanocytes that give the skin color.
D) Both B and C describe the stratum corneum.

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The stratum corneum is the outermost layer of the epidermis and is composed of dead cells that are constantly shed and replaced with new cells from deeper layers. It does not contain melanocytes, which are located in the basal layer of the epidermis.

The Stratum Corneum