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Golden rice developed through transgene ...

Golden rice developed through transgene approach is enriched with

A

high lysine content

B

high methionine content

C

high glutenin content

D

high vitamin A content

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D
Rice is a staple food in many countries, particularly in Asia, but does not contain vitamin A or its immediate precursors. By inserting two genes from Daffodil and one gene form a bacterial species into rice plants, Swiss researchers have produced rice capable of synthesising `beta-`carotene, teh precursor of vitamin A. Vitamin a is required by all individuals as it is present in retina of eyes. Deficiency of vitamin A causes night blindness and skin disorders. This rice is called 'Golden rice' because of yellow colour of rice grains due to the presence of `beta-`cartene
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