A deficiency of ____________ can result in pernicious anemia.

A. vitamin A
B. vitamin B12 (cobalamins)
C. vitamin C
D. vitamin D
E. vitamin B1 (thiamine)


Answer: B. vitamin B12 (cobalamins)

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