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The Genetic Condition _____ Causes Decreased Absorption of a Trace

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The genetic condition _____ causes decreased absorption of a trace mineral and results in growth failure and red, scaly skin (especially around the scalp, eyes, and feet) in infants


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Chitin

A long-chain polymer of N-acetylglucosamine, a derivative of glucose, and is a primary component of cell walls in fungi and the exoskeletons of arthropods.

Zygosporangium

A structure formed during the sexual reproduction of some fungi, where meiosis and genetic recombination occur.

Basidiospore

A type of spore produced by Basidiomycete fungi, which serves as a means of sexual reproduction.

Hypha

A long, branching filamentous structure of a fungus, which is the main mode of vegetative growth and collectively known as a mycelium.

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