Golden rice is a genetically-modified crop plant where the incorporated gene is meant for biosynthesis of
A. Omega-3 fatty acids
B. Vitamin A
C. Vitamin B
D. Vitamin C
Golden rice is a genetically-modified crop plant where the incorporated gene is meant for biosynthesis of
A. Omega-3 fatty acids
B. Vitamin A
C. Vitamin B
D. Vitamin C
A. Omega-3 fatty acids
B. Vitamin A
C. Vitamin B
D. Vitamin C
Correct option (b) Vitamin A
Explanation:
Golden rice is a variety of rice produced through genetic engineering to biosynthesize beta-carotene, a precursor of vitamin A, in the edible parts of rice. It is intended to produce a fortified food to be grown and consumed in areas with a shortage of dietary vitamin A.