Which of the following statements explains why vitamin B12 and folate deficiencies cause anemia?
A) Stem cells are unable to differentiate into erythrocytes.
B) Red blood cells have malformed hemoglobin molecules.
C) Red blood cells have decreased O2-carrying capacity.
D) Red blood cells have a shorter life span.
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