In addition to conferring some protection against skin cancer, darker skin colors __________

A. protect folate levels
B. confer disease resistance
C. increase the synthesis of Vitamin D
D. dissipate heat more effectively


Answer: A

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Dart proposed that Australopiths used tools made from

A) stone B) wood C) bone D) both wood and bone E) both stone and wood

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Only bilingual people engage in identity shifting.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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All primates have a fully opposable thumb and hallux

a. True b. False

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