Hemolytic anemia is associated with a deficiency of which of the following vitamins?
Correct Answer: Vitamin E
Description: The most impoant function of vitamin E, is its chain-breaking antioxidant role in the prevention of the non-enzymatic oxidation of cell components, such as the peroxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids by free radicals. In vitamin E deficiency, there is no prevention of the lipid peroxidation caused due to free radicals. the erythrocyte membranes are rendered abnormally fragile leading to hemolytic anemia. Reference: Harpers illustrated biochemistry 30th edition
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