A 45-year-old is diagnosed with macrocytic, normochromic anemia. What does the pathophysiology of this condition involve?
A) Defective DNA synthesis
B) Abnormal synthesis of hemoglobin
C) Defective use of vitamin C
D) Blocked protein synthesis

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Macrocytic, normochromic anemia is often due to defective DNA synthesis, commonly caused by vitamin B12 or folate deficiency, leading to impaired red blood cell production.

A 45-Year-Old Is Diagnosed with Macrocytic, Normochromic Anemia