Which of the following statements accurately defines epidermis? a. a thick protein fiber composed of the protein collagen b. hard, dense bone tissue found on the outer surface of a bone c. single layer of epithelial cells and the underlying basal lamina d. outer, protective layer of the skin composed of stratified squamous keratinized epithelial tissue

Outer, protective layer of the skin composed of stratified squamous keratinized epithelial tissue ( D.)

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both male and female gametes are produced by meiosis of the germ cells. therefore, both male and female gametes are haploid. one male and one female gamete unite during the fertilization to form the diploid zygote. in seed bearing plants, pollen grain is the male gametophyte, which produces sperm cells.