The pathophysiology of osteomalacia involves a. collagen breakdown in the bone matrix. b. inadequate mineralization in the osteoid. c. crowding of cells in the osteoid. d. increased osteoclast activity.

The correct answer is - b. inadequate mineralization in the osteoid.

Explanation:

Osteomalacia is a condition where the bones become weak and soft, this bone softening is occurred due to mainly vitamin D deficiency that also causes rickets. It leads to insufficient or inadequate mineralization in the osteoid.

This conditing when takes place in kids and young adult leads to curve or bowing during the growth period. In this case, bones are very prone or easily fractured.