A condition in which inadequate intake of vitamin B₁₂ or folic acid causes production of large abnormal red blood cells is called A)hemorrhagic anemia. B)aplastic anemia. C)megaloblastic anemia. D)pernicious anemia. E)iron deficiency anemia.

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Megaloblastic anemia is caused by inadequate intake of vitamin B12 or folic acid, which leads to the production of large abnormal red blood cells. Hemorrhagic anemia is caused by blood loss, aplastic anemia is caused by bone marrow failure, pernicious anemia is a form of megaloblastic anemia specifically caused by the inability to absorb vitamin B12, and iron deficiency anemia is caused by insufficient iron intake. None of these options fit the described condition as accurately as megaloblastic anemia.

A Condition in Which Inadequate Intake of Vitamin B12 or Folic

A Condition in Which Inadequate Intake of Vitamin B₁₂ or Folic