Question
Biology Question on Strategies For Enhancement in Food Production
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 was genetically engineered to produce high levels of beta-carotene, a precursor of vitamin A. This trait was developed to address vitamin A deficiency in regions where rice is a staple food, as vitamin A deficiency can lead to various health problems, including blindness.
So, the correct option is (D): high vitamin A content