Which of the following statements accurately describe variation in human skin color? Select all that apply.

A) Human skin color variations is mostly determined by the types and amounts of melanin present in the skin
B) Data supports a correlation between UV intensity and color variation
C) On average, the skin color of indigenous people around the world correlates with the UV intensity of their environments
D) Variations in human skin color can be quantified (measured)
E) All of the above


Answer: E) All of the above

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