Deficiencies in cyanocobalamin (B12) can result in
1. pellagra.
2. pernicious anemia.
3. rickets.
4. scurvy.
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Pellagra is a deficiency of niacin.
Rationale 2: Cyanocobalamin (B12) deficiency can result in pernicious or megaloblastic anemia, and can require pharmacotherapy.
Rationale 3: Rickets is vitamin D deficiency.
Rationale 4: Scurvy is a deficiency of vitamin C.
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