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Which factors were determined to directly cause the loss of skin pigmentation in humans as a result of natural selection? (1 point)
O the impact of UV radiation on folate and Vitamin D levels in human populations
O the interaction of human populations with predators in colder climates
O a change in the diet of human populations as they settled in colder climates
O the clothing worn by humans in the early 8th century
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O the impact of UV radiation on folate and Vitamin D levels in human populations
Explanation: Natural selection favored darker skin at low latitudes to protect folate from UV damage and lighter skin at higher latitudes to improve vitamin D synthesis under lower UV levels.
Explanation: Natural selection favored darker skin at low latitudes to protect folate from UV damage and lighter skin at higher latitudes to improve vitamin D synthesis under lower UV levels.
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