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Assertion : Deposits of protein keratin are present in deeper layers of stratified keratinised squamous epithelium.
Reason : Keratin makes this epithelium impervious to water.

A

If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion

B

If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion

C

If the assertion is true but the reason is false

D

If the assertion is false but reason is true

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D
The cells layer of keratin is named the stratum corneum. It consist of stratified squamous epithelial cell upper layer of skin keratin is an intracellular fibrous protein that gives hairs, nails and skin their hardness and water resistance properties.
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