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WorksheetsThe Biology of Skin Color
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 9mins
Which are the same for ALL human beings? (mark all that apply)
bones
brain
blood
skin
The differences in the color of our skin used to be a scientific mystery.
True
False
Having a darker skin complexion resulted in sufferings due to having this biological trait.
True
False
The many different skin tones humans have around the world is due to...
physics
light waves
natural selection
biology
The color of any object comes from the...
wavelengths of light that it ABSORBS back to an observers eye
wavelengths of light that it REFLECTS back to an observers eye
wavelengths of light that it TRANSMITS back to an observers eye
What is the pigment on everybody's skin called?
color
hair follicles
melanin
DNA
The amount of melanin we are born with depends on...
biology and our siblings
biology and parents
genetics and our siblings
genetics and parents
More melanin means a darker skin tone
True
False
Melanin can absorb...
visible light waves
gamma rays
ultraviolet waves
radio waves
If we absorb too much ultraviolet rays...
nothing will happen
our DNA will be damaged
we will get a cute tan
our cells will gain more melanin
Melanin's main job is too...
protect us from UV rays
give humans a darker skin tone
absorb gamma rays
Melanin is also found in other species like vertebrates.
True
False
