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@@ -1387,7 +1387,7 @@ A basic HTTP request consists of a verb (method) and a resource (endpoint).  Bel
 
 *Can be called many times without different outcomes.
 
-HTTP is an application layer protocol relying on lower-level protocols such as **TCP** and **UDP**.
+HTTP is an application layer protocol relying on lower-level protocol **TCP**.
 
 #### Source(s) and further reading: HTTP