The Specialized Cells That Produce the Pigment Melanin are Called

Question

The specialized cells that produce the pigment melanin are called ________.
A) keratinocytes
B) melanocytes
C) lymphocytes
D) stem cells

Accepted Answer

Melanocytes are specialized cells that produce the pigment melanin, which determines the color of our skin, hair, and eyes. Keratinocytes are skin cells that produce keratin, a protein that provides structure and protection to the skin. Lymphocytes are white blood cells that play a role in the immune system. Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that have the potential to develop into different types of cells in the body.