Golden rice is a promising transgenic crop. When released for cultivation, it will help in:
Correct answer: B. Alleviation of vitamin A deficiency
- A. Producing a petrollike fuel from rice
- B. Alleviation of vitamin A deficiency
- C. Pest resistance
- D. Herbicide tolerance.
Explanation
Golden rice is a transgenic variety of rice (Oryza sativa) which contains good quantities of B-carotene (provitamin A-inactive state of vitamin A). B-carotene is a principal source of vitamin A. Since the grains of this rice is yellow in colour due to B-carotene and commonly called golden rice.
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