When looking at the concept of "race," it is important to remember that
A) human groups have intermixed for so many centuries that it is impossible to tell, biologically, to what "race" any given individual belongs.
B) the best available evidence suggests that all people descended from the same ancient ancestors in Africa.
C) among early human populations, darker skin was a protective adaptation to sun exposure near the equator.
D) all of these statements are true.

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All three statements are true. Human intermixing over many centuries has made it difficult to assign someone to a specific "race" biologically. Additionally, scientific evidence suggests that all humans descended from African ancestors. Finally, the darker skin in early human populations was likely an adaptation to protect against sun exposure near the equator.

When Looking at the Concept of "Race," It Is Important