Deterministic (or racist) views concerning human variation were once or presently held by all of the following except
A) Benjamin Franklin
B) Thomas Jefferson
C) Oliver Wendell Holmes
D) Abraham Lincoln
E) biologists

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Deterministic views, including racist ideologies, were historically common among various figures and disciplines, but modern biologists generally reject these views, understanding that human variation cannot be strictly determined by biology alone and recognizing the complex interplay of genetics, environment, and culture.

Deterministic (Or Racist) Views Concerning Human Variation Were Once or Presently