Basal cell carcinoma originates in this layer of the skin.
A) stratum basale of epidermis
B) papillary layer of dermis
C) reticular layer of dermis
D) subcutaneous layer
E) stratum corneum of epidermis

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Basal cell carcinoma originates in the stratum basale of the epidermis, which is the layer of skin that contains basal cells responsible for continuously renewing and regenerating the epidermis.

Basal Cell Carcinoma Originates in This Layer of the Skin