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Name the scientists associated with development of Golden Rice

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lngo Potrykus and Peter Beyer

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Milstein and Kohler

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Stanley Miller and Harold Urey

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Stanley Cohen and Herbert Boyer

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Question**: The question asks for the names of the scientists associated with the development of Golden Rice. 2. **Recall the Scientists**: The two primary scientists known for their work on Golden Rice are Ingo Potrykus and Peter Beyer. 3. **Understand Their Contribution**: Ingo Potrykus and Peter Beyer were instrumental in the genetic engineering of rice to produce Golden Rice, which is enriched with beta-carotene, a precursor of vitamin A. 4. **Significance of Golden Rice**: Golden Rice was developed to combat vitamin A deficiency, which can lead to blindness, particularly in impoverished regions where rice is a staple food. 5. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the scientists associated with the development of Golden Rice are Ingo Potrykus and Peter Beyer. ---
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