Which of the following anemias is characterized by the presence of basophilic stippling in red blood cells?

A Iron deficiency anemia
B Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia
C Lead poisoning anemia ✓
D Sideroblastic anemia

Explanation

Basophilic stippling is a characteristic feature of lead poisoning anemia, where lead inhibits the enzyme pyrimidine 5'-nucleotidase, leading to the accumulation of ribonucleic acid in red blood cells.

Source

Wintrobe's Clinical Hematology
Hematology Hematology: Anemia Hematology: Anemia Medium MEDICAL Confidence: high