NEET2019Zoology-Genetic Engineering
NEET 2019 Zoology GM Crops MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Which of the following is TRUE for Golden rice?
A
It is drought tolerant, developed using Agrobacterium vector.
B
It has yellow grains, because of a gene introduced from a primitive variety of rice.
C
It is Vitamin A enriched, with a gene from daffodil.
D
It is pest resistant, with a gene from Bacillus thuringiensis.
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
Golden rice is genetically modified to produce beta-carotene, a precursor of vitamin A, using genes from daffodils.
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