Q194 / 200 · NEET 2006 · Zoology

Golden rice is a promising transgenic crop. When released for cultivation, it will help in:

  • A
    producing a petrol-like fuel from rice
  • Correct answer
    B
    alleviation of vitamin A deficiency
  • C
    pest resistance
  • D
    herbicide tolerance

Solution

Golden rice is an example of GM crop. The grains of golden rice are yellow as it contains $\beta$-carotene which is precursor of vitamin A. It is produced to control night blindness and to overcome vitamin A deficiency.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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