How have the historic levels of melanin in human populations changed due to migration? (1 point)

Question

Humans that produced more melanin became more common as populations migrated toward the equator

Humans that produced less melanin became more common as populations migrated toward the equator.

Humans that produced more melanin became more common as populations migrated away from the equator

Humans that produced less melanin became more common as populations migrated away from the equator

Answer 1

Humans that produced less melanin became more common as populations migrated away from the equator. This is because lower melanin levels are associated with populations in regions with less sunlight, where increased UV exposure can lead to vitamin D deficiency without sufficient melanin to protect against UV radiation.