Q: 81 (SSC/NA)
question_subject:
Science
question_exam:
SSC
stats:
0,7,6,4,2,7,0
keywords:
{'anaemia': [3, 0, 1, 0], 'deficiency': [5, 0, 10, 2], 'folic acid': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'riboflavin': [2, 0, 0, 0], 'thiamine': [8, 0, 1, 0], 'niacin': [3, 0, 0, 0]}
The correct answer is Option 3: folic acid. Anemia is a condition characterized by a lower than normal level of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood. Folic acid, also known as vitamin B9, is an essential nutrient that plays a crucial role in the production of red blood cells. Deficiency of folic acid can lead to a type of anemia called megaloblastic anemia, where red blood cells are large and immature. This is because folic acid is needed for the proper formation of DNA, which is important for the production of red blood cells. Therefore, a deficiency of folic acid can result in decreased production of red blood cells and subsequently lead to anemia.