Correct option is B
Ans. (b) Vitamin B12 and Folic Acid
Sol. A high number of
immature nucleated RBCs in the blood is a sign of
Megaloblastic Anemia, which is caused by a deficiency of
Vitamin B12 and Folic Acid. These vitamins are essential for
DNA synthesis and proper red blood cell maturation in the bone marrow. Their deficiency leads to
abnormally large, immature RBCs with nuclei that do not function properly.
Explanation of each option:
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(a) Protein – Important for general cell function, but not directly involved in RBC maturation.
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(b) Vitamin B12 and Folic Acid –
Correct answer. Their deficiency causes
Megaloblastic Anemia, leading to nucleated RBCs in the blood.
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(c) Vitamin K – Essential for
blood clotting, but not for RBC production.
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(d) Iron – Necessary for
hemoglobin formation, but iron deficiency causes
microcytic anemia, not nucleated RBCs.