AIPMT PRELIMS2005Zoology-Genetic Engineering
AIPMT PRELIMS 2005 Zoology Transgenic Crops MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 12
Golden rice is a transgenic crop of the future with the following improved trait:
A
high lysine (essential amino acid) content
B
insect resistance
C
high protein content
D
high vitamin A content
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
Golden rice is genetically modified to produce beta-carotene, a precursor of vitamin A, to combat vitamin A deficiency.
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