Multiple choice

Assertion (A): In pernicious anaemia, the size of RBC increases but their number decreases in blood. Reason (R): It is caused due to deficiency of Niacin (vitamin B3).

In the following question there are two statements, Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Consider both the statements independently and mark your answers as following.
1. If A and R both are correct and R is correct explanation of A.
2. If A and R both are correct and R is not correct explanation of A.
3. If A is correct and R is incorrect.
4. If A is incorrect and R is correct.
5. If A and R both are incorrect.

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Correct answer A is correct and R is incorrect. In pernicious anaemia size of RBC increases but their number decreases in blood. It is caused due to deficiency of vitamin B12.

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