Humans are susceptible to scurvy because
A. they do not have enough adipose tissue for vitamin A storage.
B. they cannot synthesize vitamin C.
C. they have a high incidence of fruit allergies.
D. constant seasickness and nausea on long voyages leads to weakness and anemia.
E. they cannot synthesize amino acids.
Answer: B
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