Which of the following statement(s) about Golden Rice is/are correct?
- Consumption of it increases vitamin A levels
- Consumption of it increases vitamin D levels
- Consumption of it increases vitamin K levels
- It is a transgenic crop containing $\beta$-carotene
The Correct Option is A, D
Solution and Explanation
Golden Rice is genetically engineered to contain β-carotene, a precursor to vitamin A, addressing vitamin A deficiency. It does not affect vitamin D or K levels.
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Match the deficiency conditions in Group I with the corresponding vitamin in Group II
Group I Group II
(P) Beriberi (1) Ascorbic acid
(Q) Scurvy (2) Retinol
(R) Birth defects (3) Thiamine
(S) Night blindness (4) Folic acid
Match the entries in Group I with that in Group II.
Group I Group II
P) Vitamin B1 \(\hspace{2cm}\) 1) Co-enzyme A
Q) Vitamin B2 \(\hspace{2cm}\) 2) Flavin mononucleotide
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S) Vitamin B6 \(\hspace{2cm}\) 4) Thiamine pyrophosphate
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