Question : Golden rice developed through transgene approach is enriche

1.	Question : Golden rice developed through transgene approach is enriched with
Answer» high lysine content high methionine content high glutenin content high vitamin A content Solution :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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