Pernicious anemia is caused by a deficiency of ________

A) folic acid
B) iron
C) vitamin B12
D) oxygen


C
Explanation: A) Lack of folic acid causes folic acid anemia.
B) Lack of iron causes iron-deficiency anemia.
C) Correct!
D) Lack of oxygen does not cause pernicious anemia.

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