The mutation that resulted in the lighter skin color of people of European descent occurred between ____ and ____ years ago.
A) 100...600
B) 1000...6000
C) 6000...10,000
D) 100, 000...600,000
E) 600,00... 1,000,000

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According to genetic studies, the mutation that resulted in lighter skin color in people of European descent occurred between 6000 to 10,000 years ago. This mutation is believed to have been an adaptation to lower levels of sunlight and vitamin D in European regions due to the northerly latitude. This allowed for better absorption of sunlight and the production of vitamin D, thus increasing survival rates.

The Mutation That Resulted in the Lighter Skin Color of People