Jacob has a rare condition, an inborn error of metabolism, that prevents his body from storing glucose as glycogen. Every four hours, day and night, Jacob has to consume a solution that provides a source of glucose, which is slowly digested and absorbed by the intestinal tract. Which of the following foods should Jacob mix with water to form his life-saving solution?
A. Saccharin
B. Aspartame
C. High-fructose corn syrup
D. Corn starch
Answer: D
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