Question

Osteomalacia in adult is caused due to the deficiency of

• A. Vitamin A
• B. Vitamin E
• C. Vitamin K
• D. Vitamin D
• E. Vitamin C

Answer 1

The correct option is D Vitamin D

Osteomalacia is the disorder which occurs in adults when their food is deficient in vitamin D${}_1$, calcium or phosphorous. Osteomalacia is also called adult rickets. Bones of vertebral column become weak. Pelvic and other bones bend and become soft.