Question

Golden rice is a transgenic crop of the future with the following trait:

• A. Insect resistance
• B. High protein content
• C. High vitamin A content
• D. High lysine content

Answer 1

The correct option is C High vitamin A content

Golden rice is a genetically improved variety of rice. It contains more amount of beta-carotene than normal rice varieties. It increases the nutritive value of rice since beta-carotene is converted into vitamin A, which is essential for good vision. The rice grains here, are yellow in color due to the presence of beta-carotene. Hence, it is known as golden rice.