Biotechnology and its Applications · Class 12 · CBSE · Science Biology
Golden rice was developed primarily to address deficiency of which nutrient?
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easy · MCQ · Q-A1F919
Golden rice was developed primarily to address deficiency of which nutrient?
- A.Vitamin ACorrect answer
- B.Vitamin B12
- C.Vitamin C
- D.Vitamin D
Solution
Golden rice has been genetically modified to produce β-carotene in its endosperm. β-carotene is a precursor of vitamin A and can help combat vitamin A deficiency.
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