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Nutrient enrichment of rice through biotechnology led to the creation of :

A

Texmati rice

B

Star link rice

C

Golden rice

D

Bt rice

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks about the result of nutrient enrichment of rice through biotechnology. We need to identify the specific type of rice that was developed for this purpose. 2. **Identifying the Nutrient**: The primary nutrient that is often lacking in rice is Vitamin A. Normal rice does not contain sufficient amounts of Vitamin A or its precursors. 3. **Biotechnological Intervention**: Swiss researchers inserted two genes from a daffodil and one gene from a bacterial species into rice plants. This genetic modification allows the rice to synthesize beta-carotene, which is a precursor to Vitamin A. 4. **Naming the Rice**: The genetically modified rice that can produce beta-carotene is known as "Golden Rice." The name comes from the yellow color of the rice grains, which is due to the presence of beta-carotene. 5. **Evaluating the Options**: - Tex-Marti rice is a type of Basmati rice grown in Texas and is not related to nutrient enrichment. - Starlake rice does not exist as a recognized variety. - BT rice refers to pest-resistant rice, which is not specifically related to nutrient enrichment. - Golden Rice is the correct answer as it was developed specifically for nutrient enrichment. 6. **Conclusion**: The nutrient enrichment of rice through biotechnology led to the creation of Golden Rice. **Final Answer**: Golden Rice ---
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