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Biotechnology And Its Applications

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Find out from internet what is golden Rice.

Solution

Golden Rice is a genetically engineered rice rich in Vitamin A. It was prepared by introducing three genes involved in biosynthetic pathway for

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-carotene, which is the precursor of vitamin A. The colour of golden rice is yellow due to synthesis of provitamin A in entire grain.

Some More Questions From Biotechnology and Its Applications Chapter

What are transgenic animals ?

Name two diseases that can be treated by producing biological compound in transgenic animal.

Name the first transgenic cow.

Name the toxin produced by Bacillus thuringiensis.

What is the utility of Bt-Toxin gene ?

Bt-toxin protein exist in which form ?

How is inactive Bt-toxin converted into active form ?

How Bt toxin causes death of insect ?

Name a few forms of cry gene.

List the specific insects killed by (i) cryIAc and (ii) cryIAb.

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