Which of the Following Statements Explains Why Vitamin B₁₂ and Folate

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements explains why vitamin B₁₂ and folate deficiencies cause anemia?

• A) Stem cells are unable to differentiate into erythrocytes.
• B) Red blood cells have malformed hemoglobin molecules.
• C) Red blood cells have decreased O₂-carrying capacity.
• D) Red blood cells have a shorter life span.

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