Golden Rice has been genetically modified to produce
Correct answer: B. beta carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A
- A. an antibiotic
- B. beta carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A
- C. human insulin
- D. nitrogen fertiliser
Explanation
Genes from other organisms enable the rice grain to make beta carotene, aiming to reduce vitamin A deficiency in populations that live mainly on rice. It illustrates biotechnology aimed at nutrition rather than yield.
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