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Biochemistry Question on Vitamins

Most common type of megaloblastic anemia caused by malabsorption of vitamin B12 and characterized by decreased production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach and a deficiency of intrinsic factor is

A

Iron deficiency anemia

B

Sideroblastic anemia

C

Pernicions anemia

D

Aplastic anemia

Answer

Pernicions anemia

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (C): Pernicions anemia.