Question

A transgenic food crop, which may help in solving the problem of night blindness in developing countries is

• A. Flavr savr tomatoes
• B. Starlink maize
• C. Bt soyabean
• D. Golden rice

Answer 1

The correct option is D Golden rice

Night blindness is caused by the deficiency of vitamin A. In the developing countries, golden rice, which is a genetically modified rice engineered with elevated levels of beta carotene, a precursor of Vitamin A, is considered to provide a solution. The elevated levels of beta carotene gives its golden color.