Which of the following conditions can cause anemia? a. lack of iron, folic acid, or vitamin $B_{12}$ in the diet b. red blood cell destruction c. lack of hemoglobin d. All of these are correct. e. All but a are correct.
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Lack of iron, folic acid, or vitamin $B_{12}$ in the diet can cause anemia because these nutrients are essential for the production of red blood cells and hemoglobin. b. Red blood cell destruction can cause anemia because it reduces the number of red blood cells Show more…
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