Which blood disorder is associated with the presence of 'Basophilic Stippling' in red blood cells?
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Correct answer: Lead poisoning
Basophilic stippling refers to small, blue granules in erythrocytes, which represent aggregates of ribosomes and RNA. While seen in various anemias, it is a classic sign of lead poisoning due to the inhibition of RNA degradation.
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