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ZoologyBiotechnology and Its ApplicationsGenetically Modified CropsEasy2 minPYQ_2008
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A transgeneic food crop which may help in solving the problem of night blindness in developing countries isNEET 2008 (Mains)

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Solution:

Golden rice is transgenic rice in which the genes for synthesis of enzymes involved in carotene formation are transferred. So golden rice is rich in vitamin A, preventing night blindness.

Stream:NEETSubject:ZoologyTopic:Biotechnology and Its ApplicationsSubtopic:Genetically Modified Crops
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