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Biotechnology Engineering · Q45

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Engineering and GATE · Biotechnology Engineering · question 45

Q45

Determine the correctness or otherwise of the following Assertion [A] and the Reason [R]. Assertion [A]: A genetically engineered rice that produces beta-carotene in the rice grain is called Golden rice. Reason [R]: Enabling biosynthesis of provitamin A in the rice endosperm gives a characteristic yellow/orange color.

A.
Both [A] and [R] are false
B.
Both [A] and [R] are true but [R] is not the correct reason for [A]
C.
Both [A] and [R] are true and [R] is the correct reason for [A]
Answer
D.
[A] is true but [R] is false

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
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