Pernicious anemia is______________?

Correct answer: B. Improper maturation of red cells

  • A. insufficient production of red cells
  • B. Improper maturation of red cells
  • C. can be correct by tablets of folic acid alone
  • D. can be correct by iron supplement

Explanation

Pernicious anemia is a vitamin B12-deficiency megaloblastic anemia in which impaired DNA synthesis causes defective or improper maturation of red-cell precursors. Folic acid alone does not correct the underlying B12 deficiency and may allow neurological damage to progress.

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