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Pernicious anemia is caused by deficiency of vitamin

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C

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B_{1}

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B_{12}

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B_{6}

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Solution

The correct option is C $B_{12}$
Cyanocobalamin is commonly known as vitamin B $_{12}$ . Its deficiency leads to 'Pernicious anemia'. The important symptoms are large, immature and nucleated RBCs devoid of haemoglobin.

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