Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Biotechnology and its Applications

Question:
Which among the following is used to prevent night blindness ?
Options:
Golden rice.
Bt. Brinjal.
Transgenic maize.
Transgenic tomato.
Correct Answer:
Golden rice.
Explanation:
Lack of Vitamin A causes night blindness in kids. This can also cause permanent blindness if not rectified by proper nutrition. Golden rice contains Vitamin – A, so blindness is prevented by use of golden rice in poor countries. Golden rice is a transgenic crop that was made to produce Vitamin A.