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Which vitamin is useful in treating osteomalacia?

Correct answer B. Vitamin D

Explanation

Osteomalacia is softening of the bones in adults due to poor mineralisation; vitamin D increases calcium and phosphate absorption from the gut, allowing bone to harden.

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