This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Misc. (R.B.C), Subject name: Pathology
Sideroblastic anemia is seen in chronic poisoning of 
Select and explain. 
A. Lead, B. Arsenic, C. Copper, D. Mercury
A: Lead
Answer: A: Lead 
Explanation: Ans. (a) Lead(Ref: Wintrobe's 12th/pg837)Sideroblastic anemia is seen in:*. Alcoholism*. Lead poisoning*. Drugs (isoniazid, pyrazinamide, chloramphenicol)*. Copper deficiency (zinc ingestion, copper chelation, nutritional, malabsorption)*. Hypothermia