Source: Parra, E

question 30

Multiple Choice

Source: Parra, E. J., Kittles, R. A., & Shriver, M. D. (2004) . Implications of correlations between skin color and genetic ancestry for biomedical research. Nature Genetics, 36, S54-S60.
-The graphs shown indicate the range of melanin amounts in populations from four different geographic regions. Of these populations, population D is likely most adapted for

• A) having enough vitamin D to produce strong bones.
• B) being protected against skin cancer.
• C) preventing the breakdown of folate (folic acid).
• D) having very active melanin-producing cells.

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