Q. Golden rice is a variety of rice produced through genetic engineering to biosynthesize beta-carotene. This genetically engineered (GE) rice variety, can help to alleviate deficiency of _?
Answer: Vitamin A
Notes: Golden Rice is a genetically engineered (GE) rice variety that has been developed by the biotech industry to produce pro-vitamin A. Vitamin A deficiency can be caused by infections that reduce appetite or the body’s ability to absorb vitamin A or may cause night blindness. Golden Rice has the potential to complement existing efforts that seek to reduce blindness and other VAD induced diseases.