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Question
Complete the following statement by choosing the correct alternative:
The cytoplasm of uppermost layer of the epidermis is filled with ______.
Options
keratin
melanin
intermedin
insulin
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Solution
The cytoplasm of uppermost layer of the epidermis is filled with keratin.
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