Question

name the outer, thinner layer of skin that is composed of living and dead cells?
dermis
melanin
epidermis
subcutaneous layer

Explanation:

The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin. It has multiple layers of cells. The deeper layers have living cells that divide and move upwards. As they move up, they die and form the outermost part of the epidermis. So, it is composed of both living and dead cells. The dermis is the layer below the epidermis. Melanin is a pigment in the skin (in the epidermis and dermis) that gives skin color. The subcutaneous layer is beneath the dermis and is mainly for fat storage and insulation.

Answer:

epidermis