NEET 2006 Biology question

Golden rice is a promising transgenic crop. When released for cultivation, it will help in

(1)Alleviation of vitamin A deficiencyCorrect
(2)Pest resistance
(3)Herbicide tolerance
(4)Producing a petrol-like fuel from rice

Answer: (1)

Solution

Golden rice is genetically engineered rice that contains genes (from daffodil and a bacterium) for the synthesis of beta-carotene, the precursor of vitamin A, in the grain (endosperm). Its purpose is therefore to combat vitamin A

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