Genetic Engineering Benefits — NEET Biology
✅ Asked in NEET 2015Golden rice is a genetically modified crop plant where the incorporated gene is meant for biosynthesis of: (NEET 2015 / AIPMT 2015)
Golden rice is a genetically modified crop plant where the incorporated gene is meant for biosynthesis of: (NEET 2015 / AIPMT 2015)
Golden rice is a transgenic crop of the future with the following improved trait:
Answer & NCERT explanation
Correct answer: C — Vitamin A
Golden rice is genetically modified to produce beta-carotene, a precursor of Vitamin A, in the rice grains. This addresses Vitamin A deficiency prevalent in developing countries. The genes from daffodils and bacteria were incorporated to enable beta-carotene biosynthesis. Other vitamins like C, B, or Omega 3 are not the target of golden rice modification.
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Made crops more tolerant to abiotic stresses (cold, drought, salt, heat). (ii) reduced reliance on chemical pesticides (pest-resistant crops). (iii) helped to reduce post harvest losses. (iv) increased efficiency of mineral usage by plants (this prevents early exhaustion of fertility of soil). (v) enhanced nutritional value of food, e.g., golden rice, i.e., Vitamin 'A' enriched rice.
NTA specifically tests genetically modified crops and their advantages, with special emphasis on golden rice as a Vitamin A-enriched crop. Students often confuse golden rice with other GM crops or forget that its primary purpose is nutritional enrichment rather than pest resistance. The key to remember: golden rice is a classic example of enhancing nutritional value through genetic modification, making it frequently tested in NEET. When you see questions about GM crops improving human health or nutrition, immediately recall golden rice. Also note the five major benefits listed: stress tolerance, reduced pesticides, reduced post-harvest losses, improved mineral uptake, and nutritional enhancement.
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