4. A person suffers from a skin condition and loss of muscle. A doctor suspects the patient has protein deficiency. Justify why the doctor thinks so.

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4. A person suffers from a skin condition and
loss of muscle. A doctor suspects the patient
has protein deficiency. Justify why the doctor
thinks so.
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