The Skin Tans in Response to Sunlight Because of the _____

question 140

Multiple Choice

The skin tans in response to sunlight because of the _____ in the stratum _____.

• A) keratin; germinativum
• B) melanin; germinativum
• C) keratin; corneum
• D) melanin; corneum

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Definitions:

Heredity

Heredity refers to the transmission of traits and characteristics from parents to their offspring through the process of genetic inheritance.

Longitudinal Study

A research design that involves repeated observations of the same variables (e.g., people) over short or long periods of time.

Giftedness

Refers to individuals, often children, who exhibit an exceptional level of ability or talent in one or more domains.

Mental Illness

Disorders that affect mood, thinking, and behavior, encompassing a wide range of conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder.