Congenital hemolytic anemia is

A. characterized by a large number of immature, nucleated cells.
B. when destruction of erythrocytes is more rapid than normal.
C. characterized by significantly decreased formation of erythrocytes and hemoglobin due to defective red bone marrow.
D. caused by a failure of the body to absorb Vitamin B12.
E. when there is an inherited anemia associated with a defect in iron uptake.


Answer: B

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