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Which of the following cells transfers pigment granules to adjacent epidermal cells?

A. Melanocytes

B. Merkel cells

C. Langerhans cells

D. Keratinocytes

Answer Explanation:

Melanocytes are specialized skin cells that produce melanin, which is the protective skin-darkening pigment. They are found mainly in the epidermis, though they occur elsewhere, such as in the hair.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is A.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Science

  • Q #1: Which of the following demonstrates a chemical reaction of water?

    A. Water boils to produce steam at 100° C (252)

    B. Water Dissolves sugar

    C. Water produces gas with sodium metal

    D. Water and all separate when combined

    Answer Explanation

    a. Water boils to produce steam at 100°C - This is a phase change (from liquid to gas) and not a chemical reaction of water.

    b. Water dissolves sugar - This is a physical change, not a chemical reaction of water.

    c. Water produces gas with sodium metal - This reaction involves the chemical reaction of water with sodium metal to produce hydrogen gas.

    d. Water and oil separate when combined - This is a physical separation, not a chemical reaction of water.

  • Q #2: A strand of DNA bases reads 5' AGCTAGCGT 3, what would the sequence of bases on the contemporary strand read?

    A. 3' STOGUTCGCU

    B. 5' AGCTAGCGT S

    C. 3' SUCGAUCICA

    D. 3' TCGATCGCA 5'

    Answer Explanation

    The complementary strand of DNA is formed by pairing complementary bases. In DNA, adenine (A) pairs with thymine (T), and guanine (G) pairs with cytosine (C). Additionally, RNA uses uracil (U) instead of thymine.

    Given the sequence 5' AGCTAGCGT 3', the complementary strand would read:

    3' TCGATCGCA 5'

  • Q #3: Escherichia cell is plated on nutrient agar plates that each contain a different type of antibiotic. The shaded area represents growth of the bacteria. Which of the following plates contains bacteria that were most resistant to the antibiotic

    A. A

    B. B

    C. C

    D. D

    Answer Explanation

    This is the plate with the most growth despite the presence of antibiotic cover.