Which vitamin deficiency can result in megaloblastic anemia with neurological symptoms due to impaired DNA synthesis and methylation reactions?
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Correct answer: Vitamin B9 (folate)
Folate (vitamin B9) is necessary for synthesis of purines and thymidylate; its deficiency impairs DNA synthesis leading to megaloblastic anemia, and also affects methylation reactions important for neurologic function.
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