Asked by .Yuki.

What would be the most common cause of deterioration to a fifteenth-century book?

A. Rodent damage.

B. Mold.

C. Corrosion.

D. Natural disaster.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
B. Mold — high humidity and poor storage conditions make fungal growth the most common cause of deterioration in early books, causing staining and fiber breakdown.