What is the purpose of cornification?
A) To form a durable, waterproof layer on the surface of the skin
B) To give the skin color
C) To allow skin to feel fine touch
D) To protect the skin from pathogens

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The keratinocytes produce and fill themselves with keratin as they move toward the surface. By the time they reach the stratum corneum, the keratinocytes have completely filled with keratin and died. This process is called cornification. These cells form a very durable stratum corneum at the surface.

What Is the Purpose of Cornification