Question

Vitamin required for development of erythrocytes is _______.

• A. $D$
• B. $B_{12}$
• C. $E$
• D. $K$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$B_{12}$

B. $B_{12}$

Solution : Vitamin C, E, folic acid, $B_{12}$, and Be. Folic acid and vitamin $B_{12}$ are necessary for erythrocyte maturation and this effect may be related to their role in DNA biosynthesis. Erythropoiesis are adequate supplies of three nutrients folate, cobalamin, and iron. Deficiency of each of these three nutrients can lead to decreased erythrocyte production and subsequently to decreased numbers of circulating erythrocytes.

So, the correct answer is option B.