Golden rice is a genetically-modified crop plant where the incorporated gene

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Golden rice is a genetically-modified crop plant where the incorporated gene is meant for biosynthesis of

1. Omega-3 fatty acids
2. Vitamin A
3. Vitamin B
4. Vitamin C

Answer

Golden rice is a variety of rice produced through genetic engineering to biosynthesize beta-carotene, a precursor of vitamin A, in the edible parts of rice. It is intended to produce a fortified food to be grown and consumed in areas with a shortage of dietary vitamin A.

The correct option is B.