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2008 · Q64
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Biotechnology and Its Applications question

2008 · Q64

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A transgenic food crop which may help in solving the problem of night blindness in developing countries is
  1. A
    Flavr Savr tomatoes
  2. B
    Bt soybean
  3. C
    Starlink maize.
  4. D
    Golden rice
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Correct answer: D

Golden rice is a transgenic food crop which may help in solving the problem of night blindness in developing countries. Golden rice or miracle rice is rich in vitamin A or β-carotene and iron. Decaffeinated coffee are also valuable achievements of gene transfer technology.

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