Q. Osteomalacia is due to deficiency of
A) Vitamin-A
B) Vitamin-C
C) Vitamin-E
D) Vitamin-D
Explanation
Deficiency of calciferol or vitamin-D causes rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults. This causes weak soft bones, skeletal distortions and poor muscle development.
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
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