A transgenic rice (golden rice) has been developed for increased content of

Vitamin-

A

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Vitamin-

B_{1}

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Vitamin-

C

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Vitamin-

D

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Solution

The correct option is D Vitamin- $A$
Golden rice is the transgenic rice in which beta-caroten synthesizing gene psy and crtl are incorporated by the help of genetic engineering. Beta-carotene is the precursor of the vitamin A. Golden rice is an example of biofortification.

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Study the following statements (I - III) and select the correct option stating true (T) and false (F).

I. Golden rice is a transgenic rice having a gene for β- carotene.

II. Golden rice is a genetically modified crop where a gene is incorporated for the biosynthesis of omega-3 fatty acid.

III. Golden rice increase dietary vitamin A.

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