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Pernicious anemia is caused due to deficiency of which vitamin?
ChemistryBiomoleculesAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2022 (04 Jul Shift 2)
Options:
  • A B12
  • B B1
  • C B6
  • D B2
Solution:
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The correct answer is: B12

Pernicious anaemia is due to the deficiency of vitamin B12. The deficiency of vitamin B1 causes Beri beri . The deficiency of vitamin B6 causes Convulsions. The deficiency of vitamin B2 causes cheilosis (fissuring at corners of mouth and lips), digestive disorders and burning sensation of the skin.

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