_____ is needed not only to protect vitamin B12 from destruction in the stomach, but also to allow it to be absorbed in the intestine. Thus, production of this glycoprotein by the stomach is absolutely critical to survival.

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1. _____ is needed not only to protect vitamin B12 from destruction in the stomach, but also to allow it to be absorbed in the intestine. Thus, production of this glycoprotein by the stomach is absolutely critical to survival.