Basal cell carcinoma initially affects cells of the stratum , whereas melanoma arises from .
A)spinosum; keratinocytes
B)spinosum; melanocytes
C)basale; fibroblasts
D)basale; melanocytes
E)basale; keratinocytes

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Basal cell carcinoma originates from the basal cells in the stratum basale, while melanoma arises from melanocytes, which are also located in the stratum basale.

Basal Cell Carcinoma Initially Affects Cells of the Stratum