In megaloblastic anaemia the cells are___________________?

Correct answer: C. Macrocytic normochromic

  • A. Macrocytic hyperchromic
  • B. Macrocytic hypochromic
  • C. Macrocytic normochromic
  • D. None of the above

Explanation

Megaloblastic anaemia produces large oval red cells because impaired DNA synthesis delays nuclear maturation, giving a macrocytic picture. The cells are generally described as normochromic rather than hypochromic.

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