Megaloblastic anemia is primarily characterized by a defect in which of the following cellular processes?
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Correct answer: Cellular DNA synthesis
Megaloblastic anemia results from impaired DNA synthesis, usually due to Vitamin B12 or Folate deficiency. This leads to 'nuclear-cytoplasmic asynchrony,' where the nucleus matures slower than the cytoplasm, resulting in large, immature-looking cells.
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