Which of the following plant produces beta-carotene naturally?
A
Rice
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B
Tobacco
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C
Potato
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D
None of the above
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Solution
The correct option is A Rice Biofortification is the method in which the food is added or supplemented with the required nutrients. The staple crop like rice is fortified to produce the precursor of vitamin A. Golden rice is the transgenic rice in which beta-carotene synthesizing gene psy and crtl are incorporated by the help of genetic engineering. Beta-carotene is the precursor of the vitamin A. The consumption of the golden rice can help to prevent the deficiency disorders due to less intake of vitamin A.