Golden rice is a promising transgenic crop. When
released for cultivation, it will help in
(a) producing a petrol-like fuel from rice
(b) alleviation of vitamin A deficiency
(c) pest resistance
(d) herbicide tolerance.

1 Answer

Answer :

(b) alleviation of vitamin A deficiency

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