Multiple choice

Which of the following statements are FALSE regarding ‘golden rice’? P. It is a rice variety obtained by plant tissue culture. Q. This variety of rice was developed by Ingo Potricus and Peter Beyer. R. The name ‘golden rice’ is given to it because it contains traces of gold. S. Golden rice is aimed at curbing vitamin A deficiency. Select the correct answer using codes given below:

  1. Both P and Q

  2. Both P and R

  3. Both P and S

  4. Both Q and R

  5. Both Q and S
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Golden rice is a rice variety obtained by recombinant DNA technology. The name ‘golden rice’ is given to it because the seeds are golden yellow in colour, as β – carotene is present.

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