Eileen is a strict vegan and therefore eats no animal products. She develops an anemia that her doctor thinks is caused by a nutritional deficiency. Which of the following is the likeliest candidate?

A) iron deficiency
B) vitamin B12 deficiency
C) lack of intrinsic factor
D) vitamin K deficiency
E) vitamin B6 deficiency


Answer: B

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