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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)

the interaction of human populations with predators in colder climates

a change in the diet of human populations as they settled in colder climates

the clothing worn by humans in the early 8th century

the impact of UV radiation on folate and Vitamin D levels in human populations

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the impact of UV radiation on folate and Vitamin D levels in human populations

Explanation: Natural selection favored darker skin where high UV protects folate, and lighter skin at higher latitudes to allow sufficient Vitamin D synthesis under lower UV exposure.