Question

Osteomalacia results due to deficiency of :

• A. Vitamin $B_6$
• B. Vitamin $B_{12}$
• C. Vitamin $D$
• D. Vitamin $A$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Vitamin $D$

Vitamin D aids in the absorption of calcium, helping to form and maintain strong bones. That is why Vitamin D (Calciferol) or calcium deficiency will cause rickets in children and soft bones (osteomalacia) in adults.