Golden rice is a transgenic crop with which of the following traits?

High lysine content

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Insect resistance

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High protein content

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High vitamin A content

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Solution

The correct option is D High vitamin A content
Golden rice is a genetically modified, biofortified crop. Biofortification increases the nutritional value in crops. Golden rice is genetically modified in order to produce beta carotene, which is not normally produced in rice.
Beta carotene is convereted into Vitamin A when metabolized by the human body. Vitamin A is required for healthier skin, immune system, and vision.

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