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yoroshambo

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Skin color is a simple biological trait that is influenced by one gene and environmental exposure to sunlight.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

The indigenous communities in the tropical regions of the Americas are not as dark skinned as populations living in other tropical regions, because the dense vegetation in this continent blocks out much of the sunlight.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: False

Answer to Question 2

Answer: False



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