Question

Golden Rice is a variety rich in

• A. 𝞫-Carotene and ferritin
• B. Vitamin C
• C. Biotin
• D. Lysine

Answer 1

The correct option is A 𝞫-Carotene and ferritin

Golden rice
Golden rice is genetically modified rice that is modified to have nutritional value of vitamin A as beta-carotene is a precursor to vitamin A.
It was developed by transferring two beta-carotene biosynthesis genes into the rice genome one from a daffodil plant and other from the soil bacterium.
Additionally, it was biofortified to have enhanced ferritin levels for the maximum absorption of iron.

𝞫-Carotene and ferritin
𝛽-Carotene is a precursor of vitamin A synthesis pathway and ferritin is a transporter which transports iron from blood to different tissues

Lysine
Lysine is a basic and an essential amino acid. Its sources are eggs, animal derived products, soybean etc.

Vitamin C
Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin present in abundance in citrus fruits. Golden rice is not rich in vitamin C.

Biotin
Biotin is one of the B vitamins. It is essential for the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates.

Final answer
(A) 𝞫-Carotene and ferritin