Which layer of the skin is responsible for tanning?
A) epidermis
B) dermis
C) subcutaneous layer
D) keratin
E) hypodermis

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Melanocytes are found in the epidermis, so tanning alters the number of melanocytes produced in that layer. The dermis does not contain melanocytes. The subcutaneous layer/hypodermis does not contain melanocytes either. Keratin is a structural protein that is responsible for waterproofing the skin.

Which Layer of the Skin Is Responsible for Tanning