Which of the following gives skin its color?

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Melanin is a pigment that gives skin its tan or brown color. Melanin helps protect the deeper layers of the skin from the harmful effects of the sun.
Melanocytes are the cells that produce melanin. All humans have similar numbers of melanocytes, but people who moved to northern climates needed more UV-B rays to make vitamin D so their melanocytes produce less melanin.
The basal layer of the skin (stratum basale) is the innermost layer of the epidermis and contains small round cells called basal cells. The basal cells continually divide, and new cells constantly push older ones up toward the surface of the skin, where they are eventually shed. The basal cell layer contains the melanocytes.
Keratin is the strong, protective protein found in hair, nails, and the outermost layer of the skin.

Which of the Following Gives Skin Its Color