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. oleic acid
C. calcium citrate
D. lipase
Answer: A
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