Examination of blood of a person suspected of having anaemia, shows large, immature, nucleated erythrocytes without haemoglobin. Supplementing his diet with which of the following, is likely to alleviate his symptoms ?

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[Solution from source] Large, immature, nucleated red cells (megaloblasts) are typical of megaloblastic anaemia, which comes from a shortage of folic acid or vitamin B12 (cobalamin) needed for DNA synthesis in dividing marrow cells. Iron deficiency instead gives small, pale (microcytic) red cells. Answer (2).

Q. Examination of blood of a person suspected of having anaemia, shows large, immature, nucleated erythrocytes without haemoglobin. Supplementing his diet with which of the following, is likely to alleviate his symptoms ?

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