Beta-Carotene, the Biochemical Precursor to Vitamin A, Can Be Added

question 59

Short Answer

Beta-carotene, the biochemical precursor to vitamin A, can be added to rice by using (biotechnology/cloning/recombinant) DNA technology, thereby increasing its nutritional value.

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Definitions:

Assassin Bug

A type of insect known for its predatory behavior, using a piercing mouthpart to inject lethal saliva into its prey.

Sleeping Clusters

A behavior observed in some animal species where individuals group together while resting or sleeping to enhance protection and warmth.

Bee

A flying insect known for its role in pollination and, in the case of honey bees, for producing honey, notable for its complex social structure and hive behavior.

Convergent Evolution

The independent evolution of similar traits in different species due to adaptation to similar environments or ecological niches.