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Pernicious anaemia occurs due to deficiency of

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Cobalt
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Sodium
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Chlorine
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Magnesium
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Solution

The correct option is A Cobalt
Pernicious anemia is one of the vitamin B-12 deficiency anemia. It is caused by an inability to absorb the vitamin B-12 needed for the body to make enough healthy RBC. Cobalt is a hard gray metal. It is part of vitamin B-12.
So, the correct answer is 'Cobalt'.

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