The problem of vitamin A deficiency in some countries can be taken care of by using which of the following?

Golden rice

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Transgenic tomato

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Transgenic maize

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Bt Brinjal

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Solution

The correct option is A Golden rice
Golden rice is a variety of genetically modified rice which contains vitamin A precursor or beta carotene in it. This rice was developed with a view to solve vitamin A deficiency. Vitamin A deficiency causes night blindness which can be reversed by taking in more vitamin A rich food.

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