Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Strategies for enhancement in Food production

Question:
Which among the following is not an objective of biofortification ?
Options:
Improve protein content.
Improve resistance to disease.
Improve micronutrient and mineral content.
Improve vitamin content.
Correct Answer:
Improve resistance to disease.
Explanation:
Biofortification – breeding crops with higher levels of vitamins and minerals, or higher protein and healthier fats – is the most practical means to improve public health. Breeding for improved nutritional quality is undertaken with the objectives of improving – (i) Protein content and quality (ii) Oil content and quality (iii) Vitamin content; and (iv) Micronutrient and mineral content