Question

question
which of the following is a dark brown, yellow - brown, or black pigment produced by pigment cells in the stratum basale?
answer
lentigo
melanin
keratin
carotene
i dont know yet

Explanation:

Melanin is a dark - brown to black pigment produced by melanocytes (pigment cells) in the stratum basale of the epidermis. Lentigo is a macule, keratin is a structural protein, and carotene is a yellow - orange pigment.

Answer:

B. Melanin