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Which of the following vitamins is necessary for maturation of blood precursor cells________________?

Correct answer: D. Cyano cobalamine

  • A. Vit- A
  • B. Thiamine
  • C. Riboflavin
  • D. Cyano cobalamine

Explanation

Vitamin B12, or cyanocobalamin, is required for DNA synthesis and normal maturation of erythroid and other blood precursor cells. Deficiency causes ineffective hematopoiesis and megaloblastic anaemia.

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