Briefly describe the 2 reasons why the Inuit people exhibit somewhat darker skin levels than would be predicted given the UV levels at their latitude.

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Briefly describe the 2 ﻿reasons why the Inuit people exhibit somewhat darker skin levels than would be predicted given the UV levels at their latitude.

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∻Answer∻ ⚹ The Inuit people exhibit somewhat darker skin levels due to dietary factors and genetic adaptations. ⚹ ∻Solution∻ ‖ a ⋮ Dietary factors: The traditional Inuit diet is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D, which can influence melanin production. ‖ ‖ b ⋮ Genetic adaptations: The Inuit may have genetic variations that result in higher melanin levels, which could be an adaptation from their ancestors who lived in sunnier latitudes. ‖ ∻Key Concept∻ ⚹ Skin pigmentation adaptation ⚹ ∻Explanation∻ ⚹ The Inuit people's skin pigmentation is influenced by their diet and genetic history, which may not directly correlate with the UV levels at their latitude. ⚹◊What genetic adaptations might be responsible for the darker skin levels exhibited by the Inuit people despite their latitude?⍭ Generate me a similar question◊

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