Function of the cornified layer of the skin, Biology

What are the main functions of (a) the basal (Malpighian) layer, (b) the cornified layer of the skin?

(a) The basal (Malpighian) layer makes new skin cells and the pigment, melanin, which protects against ultraviolet light.

(b) The cornified layer decreases evaporation from the skin and resists entry of bacteria.

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