type of anemia associated with vitamin B₁₂ and folate deficiency is called:
A)hemolytic anemia.
B)macrocytic anemia.
C)microcytic anemia.
D)anemia of chronic disease.

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Both vitamin B₁₂ and folate deficiencies result in impaired DNA synthesis and cell division, leading to the production of unusually large red blood cells (macrocytes). This type of anemia is called macrocytic anemia. Macrocytic anemia is characterized by the presence of large, immature red blood cells. Vitamin B₁₂ and folate deficiencies are common causes of macrocytic anemia. Hemolytic anemia is caused by the destruction of red blood cells, microcytic anemia is characterized by small red blood cells, and anemia of chronic disease is a type of anemia that accompanies chronic diseases such as cancer or kidney disease.

Type of Anemia Associated with Vitamin B₁₂ and Folate Deficiency