Which of the following is a nutritional deficiency anemia______________?

Correct answer: B. megaloblastic anemia

  • A. aplastic anemia
  • B. megaloblastic anemia
  • C. sickle cell anemia
  • D. hemolytic anemia

Explanation

Megaloblastic anaemia is commonly nutritional, resulting from folate or vitamin B12 deficiency and producing defective DNA synthesis. Aplastic, sickle cell and most haemolytic anaemias are not primarily nutritional disorders.

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