Question

5. In the patient suffering from anemia, increased protoporphyrin IX content
in erythrocytes was found. The lack of what mineral element led to this
disease? Explain your answer.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Nutritional anemia is caused by a lack of iron, protein, vitamin B12, and other vitamins and minerals that needed for the formation of hemoglobin. Folic acid deficiency is a common association of nutritional anemia and iron deficiency anemia is the most common nutritional disorder.