Osteomalacia occurs due to the deficiency of

Vitamin A

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Vitamin B

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Vitamin C

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Vitamin D

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Solution

The correct option is C Vitamin D
Osteomalacia is a bone disease characterized by bone demineralization due to deficiency or impaired metabolism of vitamin D or phosphates. Also called adult rickets
So, the correct answer is 'Vitamin D'

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