This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Iron Deficiency and Megaloblastic Anemia, Subject name: Pathology
Pattern in peripheral smear in iron deficiency anemia - 
Select and explain. 
A. Normocvtic normochromic, B. Hypochromic normocvtic, C. Hypochromic microcytic, D. Normochromic microcytic.
C: Hypochromic microcytic
Answer: C: Hypochromic microcytic 
Explanation: Ans. is c i.e., Hypochromic microcytic