Question

Golden rice is enriched with _________.

• A. vitamin B
• B. vitamin E
• C. vitamin C
• D. vitamin A

Answer 1

The correct option is D vitamin A

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.