The most severe type of skin cancer is most likely to develop from
A) nonpigmented epithelial cells.
B) melanocytes.
C) pigmented basal cells.
D) nonpigmented dermal cells.
E) keratinocytes.

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Melanocytes are the cells that produce melanin, which gives color to the skin. Melanoma, the most severe type of skin cancer, typically arises from the uncontrolled growth of these pigmented cells. Nonpigmented epithelial, dermal, and basal cells do not produce melanin, and keratinocytes are not directly involved in the development of melanoma.

The Most Severe Type of Skin Cancer Is Most Likely