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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