Question

This nutrient is present more in Golden rice when compared to conventional rice.

• A. Vitamin C
• B. Iron
• C. Calcium
• D. Beta Carotene

Hint:

Golden rice is engineered to address Vitamin A deficiency by increasing Beta Carotene content, which is essential for good vision and immune function.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Golden Rice and Its Nutritional Benefit

Golden rice is genetically modified to produce Beta Carotene, which is a precursor of Vitamin A.

• This nutrient is more abundant in Golden rice compared to conventional rice.
• The genetic modification enables the rice to produce higher levels of beta carotene, which the human body can convert into Vitamin A.

Thus, the correct answer is: (D) Beta Carotene.