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. Megaloblastic anemia
B. Sickle cell anemia
C. Microcytic anemia
D. Thalassemia
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
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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