The pigment melanin is present in inner layers of skin epidermis.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is A True
The brown pigment melanin present in inner layer of skin in epidermis, and these cells are called melanocytes.
This give brown color to our skin.
The pigment melanin is present in inner layers of skin epidermis.
Thus, the given statement is true.

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Statement 1: The epidermis contains sensory receptors.

Statement 2: The skin colour is basically determined by the amount of melanin in the skin.

Assertion(A): Colouration of skin is due to a pigment melanin.

Reason(R): It protects the skin and inner parts from ultraviolet sunrays.

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