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Which is an environmental factor that affects skin color in humans? amount of food consumed amount of sunlight absorbed number of genes inherited number of linked genes

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Answer: Amount of sunlight absorbed

Explanation:

The amount of sunlight absorbed by the body affect the color of the individual. Rest all the factors that affects the color of the individual are genetic factors.

The person who absorbs more sunlight will have more melanin concentration or amount in their cells as as compared to the person who absorbs less sunlight.

Hence, the correct answer is option sunlight absorbed.

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