The Primary Pigments Contained in the Epidermis Are

Question

The primary pigments contained in the epidermis are
A) carotene, hemoglobin, and xanthophyll.
B) carotene, eumelanin, and pheomelanin.
C) melanin, chromatin, and chlorophyll.
D) xanthophyll, hemoglobin, and melanin.
E) melanin, carotene, and chromatin.

Accepted Answer

The primary pigments contained in the epidermis are eumelanin and pheomelanin, as well as a small amount of carotene. Hemoglobin is not a pigment found in the epidermis, and xanthophyll and chlorophyll are not found in human skin. Chromatin is a substance found in the nucleus of cells and is not a pigment. Therefore, choice B is the best option as it includes two of the primary pigments found in the epidermis.