<prompt> Which of the following is a characteristic feature of hypoproliferative anemia ?Normocytic normochromic anemia with reticulocyte index 2-2.5Microcytic hypochromic anemia with reticulocyte index 2-2.5Microcytic hypochromic anemia with reticulocyte index 2-2.5Microcytic anemia with ringed sideroblasts  <response>: Anemias associated with normocytic and normochromic red cells and reticulocyte index 2-2.5 are hypoproliferative anemias. Reference: Harrisons Principles of Internal Medicine, 18th Edition, Page 844 