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Golden rice is a promising transgenic crop. When released for cultivation, it will help in

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Golden rice is a promising transgenic crop. When released for cultivation, it will help in
aProducing a petrol-like fuel from rice
bAlleviation of vitamin A deficiency
cPest resistance
dHerbicide tolerance
✓ Correct answer: b) Alleviation of vitamin A deficiency
ExplanationThe correct answer is: B. alleviation of vitamin A deficiency Golden rice is a transgenic rice engineered to produce β-carotene, which is a precursor of vitamin A. Its cultivation helps combat vitamin A deficiency, especially in populations where rice is the staple food.It is not meant for fuel production, pest resistance, or herbicide tolerance.

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