Question
Biology Question on Applications of Biotechnology
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.
Answer
It is Vitamin A enriched, with a gene from daffodil.
Explanation
Solution
Golden rice is vitamin A enriched rice, with a gene from daffodil and is rich in carotene.