Darker Skinned Populations Are Found in Equatorial Regions Because

question 10

Multiple Choice

Darker skinned populations are found in equatorial regions because

• A)the people there undergo the tanning response on a year round basis.
• B)dark skin protects against excessive heat.
• C)these are the oldest and least evolved groups.
• D)such populations have genes for permanently darker skin.

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