The vitamin deficiency that leads to megaloblastic anemia is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The vitamin deficiency that leads to megaloblastic anemia is:
A. Vitamin B₁ and B₂
B. Vitamin A and K
C. Vitamin C and E
D. Vitamin B₉ and B₁₂
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Folate (B₉) and vitamin B₁₂ are required for DNA synthesis. Deficiency leads to impaired cell division in bone marrow, producing large, immature erythrocytes (megaloblasts), causing megaloblastic anemia. Iron deficiency causes microcytic anemia.

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