Humans are susceptible to scurvy because

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


C. they cannot synthesize vitamin C.

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