If a person were born with the inability to produce pepsin, how would this affect his or her digestion?

A) He or she would no longer be able to absorb DNA.
B) He or she would fail to metabolize glucose.
C) He or she could not break down lactose.
D) He or she would digest proteins with difficulty.


Answer: D

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