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Vitamin B12 and folic acid supplementation in megaloblastic anemia leads to the improvement of anemia due to :

A
Increased DNA synthesis in bone marrow
B
Increased Hemoglobin production
C
Erythroid hyperplasia
D
Increased iron absorption
High-Yield Explanation
A i.e. Increased DNA synthesis in bone marrowCobalt containing Vitamin B12 is found only in food of animal origin and is absorbed from distal ileumQ. B12 & folic acid supplements treat pernicious (megaloblastic) anemia by increasing DNA synthesis in bone marrowQ.

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