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Q. Osteomalacia is due to deficiency of

Delhi UMET/DPMTDelhi UMET/DPMT 2009

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Deficiency of calciferol or vitamin-$D$ causes rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults- These cause weak soft bones, skeletal distortions and poor muscle development.