Melanocyte cytoplasmic processes transfer pigment granules into stratum basale keratinocytes; these pigment granules shield the nuclear DNA from UV radiation.

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Melanocytes are responsible for producing and transferring pigment granules (melanosomes) into neighboring keratinocytes in the basal layer of the skin. This helps to protect the skin from UV radiation by absorbing and scattering the harmful radiation away from the nucleus of the keratinocytes. Therefore, the statement is true.

Melanocyte Cytoplasmic Processes Transfer Pigment Granules into Stratum Basale Keratinocytes;