A Deficiency of Which of the Following Can Result in a Condition

question 73

Multiple Choice

A deficiency of which of the following can result in a condition called macrocytic (or megaloblastic) anemia?

• A) folate
• B) iron
• C) B₆
• D) zinc

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Definitions:

Zinc

A metallic chemical element with the symbol Zn and atomic number 30, essential for human health and used in a variety of applications.

Copper

A reddish-brown metallic element that is ductile and malleable, widely used in electrical wiring, plumbing, and the creation of alloys.

Eudicot Root

The root system of a eudicotyledonous plant, characterized by a main taproot with branching lateral roots.

Pith

The soft or spongy tissue in the center of stems in vascular plants, involved in storage and transport of nutrients.