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An improved variety of transgenic basmati rice
A
Gives high yield but has no characteristic aroma
B
Does not require chemical fertilizers and growth hormones
C
Gives high yield and is rich in vitamin A
D
Is completely resistant to all insect pests and diseases of paddy
Detailed Solution
Genetic modification has been used to enhance the nutritional value of food.
Golden rice is a transgenic rice in which genes for β-carotene (provitamin A) synthesis have been introduced; the grains are yellow and rich in vitamin A, which helps to prevent vitamin A deficiency and blindness.
No transgenic variety is completely resistant to all pests and diseases, or grows without any fertiliser.
Hence the improved transgenic rice gives high yield and is rich in vitamin A.
Golden rice is a transgenic rice in which genes for β-carotene (provitamin A) synthesis have been introduced; the grains are yellow and rich in vitamin A, which helps to prevent vitamin A deficiency and blindness.
No transgenic variety is completely resistant to all pests and diseases, or grows without any fertiliser.
Hence the improved transgenic rice gives high yield and is rich in vitamin A.