Which combination makes the most sense from an evolutionary perspective?

a. light skin and vitamin D deficiency
b. light skin and extensive exposure to sun
c. dark skin and little exposure to sun
d. dark skin and folate deficiency
e. light skin and little sun, or dark skin and lots of sun


ANSWER: e

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