WHat nutrient deficiency contributes to pernicius anemia and how does it affect the red blood cells?

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WHat nutrient deficiency contributes to pernicius anemia and how does it affect the red blood cells?

2007-02-13 14:40:10 · 2 answers · asked by ta86401 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine

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B-12 or Cyanocabalamin

2007-02-13 15:19:01 · answer #1 · answered by kds6107 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Pernicious Anemia results from malabsorption of Vitamin B12. B12 is needed for DNA synthesis. Therefore, lack of B12 disrupts the early stages of red blood cell formation which leads to macrocytosis (large red blood cells). These cells are not functional.

2007-02-13 23:15:21 · answer #2 · answered by Doctor J 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋