Question

What is Golden Rice....!!?




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Answer 1

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=> 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. ✨✨✨✨✨✨

The parental strain can naturally produce beta-carotene in its leaves, where it is involved in photosynthesis or Biotechnology.✨✨✨

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Answer 2

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Golden rice is a genetically modified variety of crops. Oryza sativa, which has been developed as a fortified food for areas where there is a shortage of dietary vitamin A. It contains a precursor of pro vitamin A, called beta carotene, which has been introduced into the rice through genetic engineering. The rice plant naturally produces betacarotene pigment in its leaves. However it's absent in the endosperm of the seed. This is because beta carotene pigment helps in the process of photosynthesis while photosynthesis does not carry endosperm. Since beta carotene is a precursor of pro vitamin A, it is introduced into the rice variety to fulfil the shortage of dietary vitamin A. It is simple and a less expensive alternative to vitamin supplements. However, this variety of rice has faced a significant opposition from environmental activists. Therefore, they are still not available in market for human consumption.