AIPMT PRELIMS2008Zoology-Genetic Engineering
AIPMT PRELIMS 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
Bt. Soybean
B
Golden rice
C
Flaver Saver tomatoes
D
Starlink maize
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
Golden rice is genetically engineered to produce beta-carotene, a precursor of vitamin A, which helps in preventing night-blindness.
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