Question

Microcytic anaemia is due to deficiency of

• A. $B_{12}$
• B. Folic acid
• C. Intrinsic factor
• D. Iron

Answer 1

The correct option is D Iron

D. Iron

Solution: In the case of microcytic anaemia, the red blood cells are smaller than normal and hence do not contain enough hemoglobin. As a result, the body's tissues and organs do not get enough oxygen. It is caused due to a deficiency of iron.

So the correct answer is "Iron".