The concept of "race" refers to:
A) people who fall into any minority category.
B) a person's skin color.
C) a cultural heritage shared by a category of people.
D) a socially constructed category composed of people who share biologically transmitted traits that members of a society consider important.

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Race refers to a socially constructed category that is based on physical characteristics such as skin color, facial features, and hair texture. Members of a society consider these traits important and use them to distinguish one group from another. However, race is not based on biology and is not a reliable indicator of genetic differences.

The Concept of "Race" Refers To