The ________ is the portion of the nail that is clipped when it grows too long.
A)nail root
B)cuticle
C)free edge
D)nail bed

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The free edge is the part of the nail that extends past the fingertip and is the portion that is trimmed when the nail grows too long. The nail root is the portion of the nail that is found under the skin and produces new nail cells. The cuticle is the thin layer of skin that covers the base of the nail and the nail bed is the tissue underneath the nail plate.

The ________ Is the Portion of the Nail That Is