The process of keratinization involves
A)synthesizing new pigment in the skin.
B)cells accumulating a tough fibrous protein that helps protect the skin.
C)changes occurring in thin skin only.
D)both synthesizing new pigment in the skin and cells accumulating a tough fibrous protein that helps protect the skin.
E)none of these answer choices are correct.

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The process of keratinization involves cells accumulating a tough fibrous protein called keratin, which helps protect the skin. It does not involve synthesizing new pigment in the skin, nor is it specific to thin skin only.

The Process of Keratinization Involves