Golden rice is a genetically-modified crop plant where the incorporate

Golden rice is a genetically-modified crop plant where the incorporated gene is meant for biosynthesis of

[amp_mcq option1=”Omega-3 fatty acids” option2=”Vitamin A” option3=”Vitamin B” option4=”Vitamin C” correct=”option2″]

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UPSC NDA-2 – 2017

The correct answer is B) Vitamin A.

Golden rice is a genetically modified rice variety designed to synthesize beta-carotene, a precursor of Vitamin A, in the edible part of the grain (endosperm).

The project aimed to address Vitamin A deficiency, a major public health problem in developing countries where rice is a staple food but naturally lacks beta-carotene. The golden color of the rice is due to the accumulation of beta-carotene.

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