NEETBiologyBiotechnology and Its ApplicationsMCQ+4 / −1
A transgenic food crop which may help in
solving the problem of night blindness in
developing countries is
- AFlavr Savr tomatoes
- BBt soybean
- CStarlink maize.
- DGolden 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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