The Science of Skin Color & Co Dominance

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Skin can be a beautiful thing. People have skin colors that are different in so many ways. Have you ever considered why a family of people may have dramatically different skin colors? Have you ever met anyone who has a a vastly different skin color than their brother or sister? This lesson explores this intriguing concept.

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When the sun hits our skin in can be an incredible feeling. Have you ever wondered what is happening beneath the skin. How are bodies react to sunlight is an amazing phenomenon. Within our skin pigments respond with color changes that protect our skin. However, what determines our skin color? Why do some people have the exact same skin color as their parents, but others have very different skin colors. This lesson explores the related concepts of skin color and the science of co-dominance.

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