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A transgenic food crop which may help in solving the problem of night blindness in developing countries is

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Bt soybean

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Golden rice

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starlink maize

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flavr savr tomatoes

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Night Blindness**: Night blindness is a condition where an individual has difficulty seeing in low light or darkness. This condition is often caused by a deficiency in vitamin A. 2. **Identifying the Cause**: Vitamin A is essential for maintaining healthy vision, and its deficiency can lead to various eye problems, including night blindness. 3. **Linking Food Crops to Vitamin A**: In many developing countries, rice is a staple food. Therefore, enhancing rice to contain higher levels of vitamin A can help address the deficiency in the population. 4. **Introduction of Genetic Engineering**: Scientists have utilized biotechnology to genetically engineer rice to produce beta-carotene, which is a precursor to vitamin A. 5. **Naming the Transgenic Crop**: The genetically modified rice that contains beta-carotene is known as "Golden Rice." It is called "golden" due to the yellow color of the rice grains, which is a result of the beta-carotene content. 6. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the transgenic food crop that may help in solving the problem of night blindness in developing countries is **Golden Rice**. **Final Answer**: Golden Rice ---
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