Question

Zinc, iron and vitamin A deficiency can be sorted out by

• A. Biofortification
• B. Bioremediation
• C. Biofertilizers
• D. Bioaugmentation

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Biofortification

Biofortification is the method in which the food is added or supplemented with the required nutrients. This process can be used for the production of the staple crops with higher levels of essential nutrients. The staple crops like wheat are fortified with zinc and the golden rice, rice is fortified to produce beta-carotene. Rice and sweet potato can be fortified with iron. The rural areas generally feed on the staple crops and suffer from nutrient deficiency. The consumption of this fortified crops will prevent the deficiency disorders and improve the health of the people in the rural areas.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.