An improved variety of transgenic basmati rice

An improved variety of transgenic basmati rice

Options

(a) does not require chemical fertilizers and growth hormones
(b) gives high yield and is rich in vitamin A
(c) is completely resistant to all insect pests and diseases of paddy
(d) gives high yield but has no characteristic aroma

Correct Answer:

gives high yield and is rich in vitamin A

Explanation:

Scientific name of Basmathi rice is oryza sativa, And that of golden rice is the same this means that golden rice is an modified form of Basmathi rice. Thus the option -b satisfies.

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  • Basmathi rice- oryza sativa golden rice-oryza sativa thus golden rice is modified form of basmathi.

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