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← HistoryWhich consequence arose during long 18th-century voyages when ships biscuit stores became infested?
A)Decreased navigational accuracy occurs
B)Scurvy outbreaks became common✓
C)Crew morale significantly declined
D)Cannon misfires often resulted
💡 Explanation
Scurvy outbreaks became common because the Vitamin C source degraded during prolonged biscuit infestations, triggering vitamin deficiency; specifically, oxidation degrades ascorbic acid, therefore leading to scurvy rather than merely affecting morale or navigation.
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