Osteomalacia is a disease caused by the deficiency of

Calciferol

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Retinol

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Tocopherol

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Phylloquinone

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Solution

The correct option is C Calciferol
Calciferol is also known as vitamin D $_{2}$ . Osteomalacia is caused by a lack of vitamin D, that helps absorb calcium in the stomach maintain calcium and phosphate levels for proper bone formation.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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