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During the construction of Byzantine mosaics, which consequence arises from insufficient keying?

A)Tesserae experiencing differential thermal expansion
B)Accelerated oxidization of gold leaf
C)Increased degradation of the andamento
D)Weakened structural load distribution

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Differential thermal expansion between the tesserae and the underlying mortar arises because insufficient keying reduces adhesion, leading to uneven expansion/contraction; therefore tesserae detach, rather than maintaining a uniform surface.

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