The disease caused by the deficiency of vitamin B₁₂ and folate leads to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The disease caused by the deficiency of vitamin B₁₂ and folate leads to:
A. Microcytic anemia
B. Thalassemia
C. Megaloblastic anemia
D. Sickle cell anemia
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Megaloblastic anemia is characterized by large, immature RBCs due to impaired DNA synthesis from B₁₂ or folate deficiency. Microcytic is iron deficiency, sickle cell is genetic.

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