Multiple choice

Deficiency of which vitamin can result in macrocytic anemia?

  1. Biotin

  2. Vitamin B-12

  3. Vitamin C

  4. Vitamin E
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Both vitamin B-12 and folate deficiencies impair DNA synthesis in red blood cells, leading to the formation of large, immature cells known as macrocytes. Biotin, vitamin C, and vitamin E deficiencies do not typically cause macrocytic anemia.

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