Matthew takes a drug that inhibits the production of HCl in the stomach to ease the symptoms of a gastric ulcer. If he takes it for a long time, digestion of which nutrient would be affected the most?

A. Carbohydrates
B. Proteins
C. Lipids
D. Minerals


Answer: B

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