Q141 / 160 · JIPMER 2012 · Zoology

Deficiency of vitamin- $\mathrm{B}_{12}$ causes

  • A
    cheilosis
  • B
    thalassemia
  • C
    beri-beri
  • Correct answer
    D
    pernicious anaemia

Solution

The deficiency (hypovitaminosis) of vitamin- $\mathrm{B}_{12}$ or cyanocobalamine causes pernicious anaemia, demyelination of nerve fibres and glossitis (inflammation of tongue).

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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