AIPMT MAIN2008Zoology-Genetic Engineering
AIPMT MAIN 2008 Zoology Transgenic Crops MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
A transgenic food crop which may help in solving the problem of night blindness in developing countries is
A
Golden rice
B
Flavr Savr tomatoes
C
Starlink maize
D
Bt Soybean
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Golden rice is transgenic rice in which the genes for synthesis of enzymes involved in β-carotene formation are transferred. So golden rice is rich in vitamin A, preventing night blindness.
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