Which vitamin deficiency is associated with the development of megaloblastic anemia, characterized by the production of abnormally large red blood cells?

A Vitamin B6 deficiency
B Vitamin B12 deficiency
C Folate deficiency
D Both B and C ✓

Explanation

Both vitamin B12 and folate deficiencies can lead to megaloblastic anemia, a condition characterized by the production of abnormally large red blood cells.

Mnemonic

_MEGA_ = _B12_ and _Folate_

Source

Mayo Clinic
Vitamins Hematology Anemia Hard MEDICAL Confidence: high