Question

What is not true about golden rice?

• A. It contains beta-carotene.
• B. It is rich in vitamin C.
• C. The grains are yellow in color.
• D. None of these.

Answer 1

The correct option is B

It is rich in vitamin C.

Golden rice is a trangenic variety of rice with beta carotene synthesising genes, which enhances its nutritional value. Beta carotene is the precursor of vitamin A. It is called golden rice as grains are yellow in color due to the presence of the pigment carotene.