Mitosis occurs in which layer of the skin?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the specific layer of the skin where mitosis, or cell division, takes place. This implies an interest in skin biology and the structure of the skin.
Answer
stratum basale.
Mitosis occurs in the stratum basale.
Answer for screen readers
Mitosis occurs in the stratum basale.
More Information
Mitosis in the stratum basale helps replace exfoliated skin cells. It's also referred to as the stratum germinativum due to its high mitotic activity.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing the stratum basale with other layers of the epidermis.
Sources
- Mitosis takes place in the stratum: - BYJU'S - byjus.com
- Where does mitosis occur in the skin? - Homework.Study.com - homework.study.com
- Anatomy, Skin (Integument), Epidermis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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