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Osteomalacia occurs due to the deficiency of

Osteomalacia occurs due to the deficiency of

Options

(a) vitamin A
(b) vitamin C
(c) vitamin B
(d) vitamin D

Correct Answer:

vitamin D

Explanation:

Osteomalacia is the term used for weak bones, which are liable to easy fracture (adult rickets). It occurs due to the deficiency of vitamin D as vitamin D helps in bone formation as well as calcium absorption.

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