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A transgenic food crop which may help in solving the problem of night blindness in developing countries is
A transgenic food crop which may help in solving the problem of night blindness in developing countries is
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The correct option is C Golden rice
Golden rice was developed at Swiss Federal Institute of Technology. It is rich in Vitamin A. The rice grains are golden yellow in colour and contain beta carotene from daffodil plant and the genes from some bacteria. Consumption of golden rice may reduce the risk of night blindness caused due to the deficiency of vitamin A among children.
Bt soybean confers insect and pest resistance of soybean crops.
Flavrsavr tomatoes show delayed ripening and prevent rotting and spoilage of tomatoes caused during shipping and transportation.
Starlink maize possesses Cry protein that offers resistance to the attack of caterpillars.
Golden rice
Golden rice was developed at Swiss Federal Institute of Technology. It is rich in Vitamin A. The rice grains are golden yellow in colour and contain beta carotene from daffodil plant and the genes from some bacteria. Consumption of golden rice may reduce the risk of night blindness caused due to the deficiency of vitamin A among children.
Bt soybean confers insect and pest resistance of soybean crops.
Flavrsavr tomatoes show delayed ripening and prevent rotting and spoilage of tomatoes caused during shipping and transportation.
Starlink maize possesses Cry protein that offers resistance to the attack of caterpillars.
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