Which of the following is a microcytic anemia?
a. B12 deficiency
b. Sickle cell anemia
c. Iron deficiency
d. Hereditary spherocytosis
ANS: C
Iron deficiency anemia is microcytic. Vitamin B12 deficiency is macrocytic; sickle cell anemia and hereditary spherocytosis are both normocytic.
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