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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