What is the Pigment That Protects Deeper Cells of the Skin

Question

What is the pigment that protects deeper cells of the skin from harmful UV radiation?
A) melanocytes
B) keratinocytes
C) melanin
D) keratin

Accepted Answer

Melanin is the pigment produced by melanocytes in the skin, responsible for skin color and protecting skin cells from the damaging effects of UV radiation.