What factors caused the correlation between the reduction in skin pigmentation in humans and migration of human populations away from the equator?(1 point)
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The exposure of human populations to new sources of food common to the polar regions caused changes in physiology that resulted in the production of less melanin.
The exposure of human populations to new sources of food common to the polar regions caused changes in physiology that resulted in the production of less melanin.
The exposure of human populations to less UV light required a reduction in melanin to produce more vitamin D for healthier bones.
The exposure of human populations to less UV light required a reduction in melanin to produce more vitamin D for healthier bones.
The exposure of human populations to new diseases common to the polar regions interferred with melanin production causing lighter skin.
The exposure of human populations to new diseases common to the polar regions interferred with melanin production causing lighter skin.
The exposure of human populations to predators only common to the polar regions caused them to adapt by camouflaging better with the environment.
The exposure of human populations to predators only common to the polar regions caused them to adapt by camouflaging better with the environment.
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The exposure of human populations to less UV light at higher latitudes caused a reduction in the production of melanin, as melanin functions to protect the skin from UV damage.
The correct answer is:
The exposure of human populations to less UV light required a reduction in melanin to produce more vitamin D for healthier bones.