Which one of the following statements is FALSE? Proprionic acid is required for

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Which one of the following statements is FALSE? Proprionic acid is required for the synthesis of a normal myelin sheath. The Schilling Test is used to detect iron deficiency anemia. Folic acid can correct the hematological effects, but not the neurological effects, that arise from vitamin B12 deficiency. The morphology (physical appearance) of red blood cells in folic acid deficiency and in vitamin B12 is identical a. b. c. d. e. Vitamin B12 assists in the conversion of homocysteine to methionine

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Answer: Choice D

Reason: The morphological appearance of RBCs is different for pernicious anemia caused by vitamin B12 deficiency as compared to that of other causes of anemia such as iron deficiency, sickle cell anemia etc. The RBCs remain fragmented and small in size due to incomplete maturation.

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