Question
Biology Question on Applications of Biotechnology
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
Answer
High vitamin-A content
Explanation
Solution
Golden rice is a transgenic crop rice with high vitamin A content. It has been developed by I transferring beta carotene synthesizing gene into the ' transgenic rice. Beta carotene is the precursor of vitamin A. This transgenic rice has been crossed with the already adapted varieties of rice to make them grow well in a particular area. It is very useful for the people suffering from vision impairment due to vitamin A deficiency.