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ZoologyBiotechnology and Its ApplicationsGenetically Modified CropsMedium2 minPYQ_2005
ZoologyMediumsingle choice
Golden rice is a transgenic crop of the future with the following improved trail:NEET 2005
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Answer:
D
Solution:
Golden rice is an example of GM crop. The grains of golden rice are yellow as it contains -carotene which is precursor of vitamin A. It is produced to control night blindness and to overcome vitamin A deficiency. Related Theory Biofortification is the enrichment of crops with nutrients of higher levels of vitamins, minerals, proteins and fat content. IARI has released sexual varieties of crop plants that are biofortified.
Stream:NEETSubject:ZoologyTopic:Biotechnology and Its ApplicationsSubtopic:Genetically Modified Crops
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