Golden rice is a genetically modified crop plant, where the incorporated gene is meant for biosynthesis of

Vitamin A

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Vitamin B

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Solution

The correct option is B Vitamin A
Golden rice is a genetically modified variety of rice in which 2 genes have been incorporated by genetic engineering for the production of beta-carotene which is a precursor of Vitamin A.
So, the correct solution is option A.

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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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