A baby is born without the ability to make chief cells.What would be the best type of diet for this baby?
A)a low-fat diet
B)a diet low in minerals and vitamins
C)a diet low in complex carbohydrates such as starch
D)a diet low in protein

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Chief cells in the stomach produce pepsinogen, which is converted to pepsin, an enzyme crucial for protein digestion. Without chief cells, protein digestion is impaired, so a diet low in protein would be best.

A Baby Is Born Without the Ability to Make Chief