Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Biotechnology and its Applications

Question:
What is the main characteristic of golden rice?
Options:
Enriched in Vitamin A.
Enriched in Calcium.
Enriched in Vitamin C.
Enriched in Iron.
Correct Answer:
Enriched in Vitamin A.
Explanation:
Golden rice is Vitamin A enriched rice and is pale yellow in colour due to accumulation of B-carotene (provitamin A). This can, therefore, be used for night blindness patients.