Question

A transgenic variety of rice known as golden rice has been developed for the increased content of:

• A. Vitamin A
• B. Vitamin $B_1$
• C. Vitamin C
• D. Vitamin D

Answer 1

The correct option is A Vitamin A

Biofortification is a branch of biotechnology that utilises genetic engineering to increase the nutritional value of food crops.
Golden rice is a biofortified crop that has been genetically modified to carry the gene for beta carotene, a precursor for vitamin A synthesis. Thus, golden rice is a rich source of vitamin A.