NEET AIPMT SOLVED PAPER SCREENING 2010

  • question_answer
    An improved variety of transgenic basmati rice

    A) does not require chemical fertilizers and growth hormones

    B) gives high yield and is rich in vitamin-A

    C) is completely resistant to all insect pests and diseases of paddy

    D) gives high yield but has no characteristic aroma

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Golden rice is a variety of Oryza sativa produced through genetic engineering to biosynthesize beta-carotene, a precursors of pro-vitamin-A in the edible parts of rice. The research that led to golden rice was conducted with the goal of helping children who suffer from vitamin-A deficiency in poor countries. Golden rice has been bred to be especially disease-resistant, resulting in better crop yields.


You need to login to perform this action.
You will be redirected in 3 sec spinner