Which of the following substances can increase the production of erythropoietin, a hormone that stimulates the production of red blood cells, in response to hypoxia?

A Vitamin B12
B Folic acid
C Hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF) ✓
D Iron supplements

Explanation

Hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF) is a transcription factor that plays a crucial role in responding to hypoxia by increasing the production of erythropoietin.

Source

Molecular Biology textbooks
Hematology Hematology: Hemoglobin and Oxygen Transport Hematology: Hemoglobin and Oxygen Transport Medium MEDICAL Confidence: medium