In megaloblastic anaemia the cells are___________________?
Correct answer: D. Macrocytic normochromic
- A. Macrocytic hyperchromic
- B. Macrocytic hypochromic
- C. None of the above
- D. Macrocytic normochromic
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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