Some individuals are labeled as "mixed race" and may, for example, have an African American parent and an Asian parent. In terms of racial categorization, such individuals
A) prove that racial categories are valid.
B) are largely irrelevant since having mixed racial ancestry is rare.
C) cannot be categorized in terms of race.
D) defy the biological categories typically used to define race.

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The concept of "mixed race" individuals challenges the biological categories typically used to define race, as it shows that these categories are not fixed or biologically determined. The existence of individuals who have parents from different racial backgrounds suggests that racial categories are socially constructed rather than based on biological differences.

Some Individuals Are Labeled as "Mixed Race" and May, for Example