Which Type of Anemia Is Caused by a Vitamin B₁₂

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which type of anemia is caused by a vitamin B₁₂ deficiency attributable to congenital or acquired deficiency of intrinsic factor (IF) ?

• A)Folate-deficiency anemia
• B)Iron-deficiency anemia
• C)Pernicious anemia
• D)Sickle cell anemia

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