The primary pigments contained in the epidermis are
A) carotene and xanthophyll.
B) carotene and melanin.
C) melanin and chlorophyll.
D) xanthophyll and melanin.
E) none of the above

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The primary pigments contained in the epidermis are carotene and melanin. Carotene contributes to the yellow color in the skin while melanin is responsible for the brown color. Xanthophyll is a pigment found in plants, not in human skin. Chlorophyll is also found in plants, not in human skin.

The Primary Pigments Contained in the Epidermis Are