NEET 2010 Biology question

An improved variety of transgenic basmati rice

(1)gives high yield and is rich in vitamin ACorrect
(2)is completely resistant to all insect pests and diseases of paddy
(3)gives high yield but has no characteristic aroma
(4)does not require chemical fertilizers and growth hormones

Answer: (1)

Solution

The improved transgenic basmati rice is a golden-rice type variety enriched with beta-carotene (provitamin A) by introducing genes for the vitamin A pathway; it retains the high yield and the

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