Duncan Was a Subject in a Clinical Study That Was

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Multiple Choice

Duncan was a subject in a clinical study that was designed to determine the effects of certain diets on health.While participating in the study,he was given a synthetic formula diet that provided vitamins,minerals,animal protein,purified water,and corn starch.Within a few weeks,Duncan developed patches of scaly skin on his arms and legs and bald spots on his head.When _____ was added to his formula,the signs of the nutritional deficiency disappeared.

• A)polyunsaturated fat
• B)lipase
• C)oleic acid
• D)calcium citrate

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