Which statement is NOT true of melanocytes?
A)They are found in the epidermis.
B)They give color to the hair and nails.
C)The melanin they produce protects living skin from UV rays.
D)The production of melanin is, in part, a genetic characteristic.

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Melanocytes are responsible for giving color to the skin, not hair and nails. The color of hair and nails is due to different pigments.

Which Statement Is NOT True of Melanocytes