NEETBiologyBiotechnology and Its ApplicationsMCQ+4 / −1
Golden rice is a genetically modified crop
plant where the incorporated gene is meant
for biosynthesis of -
- AVitamin C
- BOmega 3
- CVitamin A
- DVitamin B
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Correct answer: C
Golden rice is a transgenic variety of rice (Oryza sativa) which contains good quantities of -carotene (provitamin A - inactive state of vitamin A). -carotene is a principal source of vitamin A. Since the grains of this rice is yellow in colour due to -carotene and commonly called golden rice.
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