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___________ is an improved variety of rice containing more amount of beta carotene.
___________ is an improved variety of rice containing more amount of beta carotene.
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The correct option is B Golden rice
Golden rice is a genetically improved variety of rice which has been developed in 2005. It contains 23 times more amount of beta-carotene than the normal rice varieties. It increases the nutritive value of rice, since beta-carotene is converted into vitamin A. The rice grains are yellow in colour due to the presence of beta-carotene. Hence, it is known as golden rice.
Golden rice is a genetically improved variety of rice which has been developed in 2005. It contains 23 times more amount of beta-carotene than the normal rice varieties. It increases the nutritive value of rice, since beta-carotene is converted into vitamin A. The rice grains are yellow in colour due to the presence of beta-carotene. Hence, it is known as golden rice.
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