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Breeding crops for improved nutritional quantity is referred to as
(a) Biome
(b) Biomagnification
(c) Biomining
(d) Biofrotification

A

Biome

B

Biomagnification

C

Biomining

D

Biofrotification

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To solve the question "Breeding crops for improved nutritional quantity is referred to as," we will analyze each option provided and determine which one correctly describes the process of enhancing the nutritional quality of crops. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Question**: - The question is asking for the term that describes the process of breeding crops specifically to improve their nutritional content. 2. **Analyzing Option (a) Biome**: - A biome refers to a large ecological area characterized by specific climate conditions, flora, and fauna. It does not relate to crop breeding or nutritional enhancement. - **Conclusion**: This option is incorrect. 3. **Analyzing Option (b) Biomagnification**: - Biomagnification is the process where harmful substances, like pesticides, accumulate in organisms as they move up the food chain. This term does not pertain to improving nutritional quality in crops. - **Conclusion**: This option is incorrect. 4. **Analyzing Option (c) Biomining**: - Biomining involves the extraction of metals from ores using microorganisms. This process is unrelated to crop breeding or nutrition. - **Conclusion**: This option is incorrect. 5. **Analyzing Option (d) Biofortification**: - Biofortification is the process of increasing the nutritional value of crops through breeding techniques. It aims to enhance the nutrient content of food crops, making them more beneficial for health. - Example: Golden rice is a well-known example of biofortification, as it is enriched with beta-carotene (a precursor to vitamin A). - **Conclusion**: This option is correct. ### Final Answer: The correct answer is (d) Biofortification. ---
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