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Which of the following statement(s) about Golden Rice is/are correct?
Which of the following statement(s) about Golden Rice is/are correct?
Updated On: Jan 9, 2025
- Consumption of it increases vitamin A levels
- Consumption of it increases vitamin D levels
- Consumption of it increases vitamin K levels
- It is a transgenic crop containing $\beta$-carotene
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The Correct Option is A, D
Solution and Explanation
Golden Rice is genetically engineered to contain Ξ²-carotene, a precursor to vitamin A, addressing vitamin A deficiency. It does not affect vitamin D or K levels.
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