Which of the Following is NOT True of the Stratum

Question

Which of the following is NOT true of the stratum basale?
A)It contains melanocytes.
B)It is the deepest layer of the epidermis.
C)It consists of only one layer of cuboidal or columnar cells.
D)It is the layer of the epidermis in which cell division is occurring.
E)All of these are true of the stratum basale.

Accepted Answer

All the statements provided about the stratum basale are true. It does contain melanocytes, is the deepest layer of the epidermis, consists of a single layer of cuboidal or columnar cells, and is where cell division occurs.