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Which consequence occurred frequently in early Byzantine silk production when temperature controls were insufficient during cocoon boiling?

A)Iridescent colors became permanently dull
B)Filaments tangled, raising reeling tension
C)Dye uptake was reduced significantly
D)Silk moths emerged prematurely from cocoons

💡 Explanation

Increased silk reeling tension occurred because uneven heat applications introduced thermal gradients during boiling, a type of Heat stress changes the fibroin structure; therefore tangling increased, rather than altered colors or dying factors.

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