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Rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults is caused by the deficiency of

A

Vitamin A

B

Vitamin B

C

Vitamin C

D

Vitamin D (calciferol)

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D
Vitamin D or Ergocalciferol facilitate absorption of calcium and phosphorus by intestine and their retention in body and deposition in body. Deficiency of vitamin D causes rickets in children, osteomalacia in adults.
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