Q. Golden rice is a transgenic crop of the future with the following improved trait :
A) high lysine (essential amino acid) content
B) insect resistance
C) high protein content
D) high vitamin A content
Explanation
[Solution from source] Golden rice is engineered to make β-carotene (provitamin A) in its grain, which gives it a golden colour and helps fight vitamin A deficiency. Insect resistance is the trait of Bt crops, and high lysine is the trait of quality-protein maize. Answer (4).
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