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Q21. Genetically modified “golden rice” has been engineered to meet human nutritional requirements. Which one of the following statements best qualifies golden rice?

Genetically modified “golden rice” has been engineered to meet human nutritional requirements. Which one of the following statements best qualifies golden rice?

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Correct Answer: Option (B) — Its grains contain pro-vitamin A which upon ingestion is converted to vitamin A in the human body

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Option (b) is correct: Golden Rice is genetically modified to biosynthesize beta-carotene (pro-vitamin A) in the edible endosperm of the grain. Upon ingestion, the human body metabolizes beta-carotene into active vitamin A, making it an intervention against dietary Vitamin A Deficiency (VAD).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2010 (Q21)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicScience and Technology → Biotechnology & Genetics
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — Its grains contain pro-vitamin A which upon ingestion is converted to vitamin A in the human body

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2010 GS Paper I Question 21 (Science and Technology)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2010 Science and Technology (Biotechnology & Genetics) question is Option (B): "Its grains contain pro-vitamin A which upon ingestion is converted to vitamin A in the human body". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Science and Technology" and micro-topic "Biotechnology & Genetics". You can explore all repeated questions from Biotechnology & Genetics in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Biotechnology & Genetics UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

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