Which of the following statements is true of the scientific concept of race?
A. It is defined as a set of ethnic factors that combine with easily perceived morphological traits.
B. It is based on a group of populations that has an Fst of at least 0.40 relative to other populations in the species.
C. It is based on an artificial, "biologized" category that includes traits such as skin reflectance, body shape, and cranial structure.
D. It is defined as a population within a species that has defining biological characteristics.
Answer: D
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