What was the immediate physical realization Adam and Eve had after they both ate the fruit?
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Correct answer: They realized they were naked
The 'opening of their eyes' resulted in a sudden sense of shame and vulnerability regarding their nakedness. This marked the loss of their original innocence and the beginning of self-consciousness.
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