Pernicious anaemia is caused by

Question of The Day26-06-2023

Pernicious anaemia is caused by the deficiency of vitamin ______.

Answer

Correct Answer : d ) B12

Explanation :

Pernicious anemia is a rare autoimmune disorder that causes decreased absorption of vitamin B12 (cobalamin) in the diet, resulting in B12 deficiency and megaloblastic anemia.

In this disease, enough red blood cells are not produced due to the deficiency of Vitamin B12.

It affects people of all ages, especially those above the age of 60.

The most common symptoms include feeling tired and weak.

Read study material on Vitamin Deficiency.

Hence, (d) is the correct answer.

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