Question

1. what is the protein found in wheat that triggers the immune response in persons with celiac disease?

gluten
fiber
sugar
starch

Explanation:

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. When people with celiac disease consume gluten, their immune system reacts, damaging the small intestine. Fiber is a carbohydrate, sugar is a simple carbohydrate, and starch is a complex carbohydrate. None of these are proteins that trigger the immune response in celiac disease like gluten does.

Answer:

gluten