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What do melanocytes give to the skin?

  1. Its color

  2. A protective outer layer

  3. Sensitivity to touch

  4. The ability to sweat

The correct answer is: Its color

Melanocytes are cells in the skin that produce melanin, which is a pigment that gives the skin its color. Option B is incorrect because the outer layer of the skin is made up of epithelial cells, not melanocytes. Option C is incorrect because sensitivity to touch is controlled by specialized nerve endings in the skin, not melanocytes. Option D is incorrect because sweat glands, not melanocytes, are responsible for producing sweat.