Why Was β-Carotene Inserted into GM Golden Rice

question 60

Multiple Choice

Why was β-carotene inserted into GM golden rice?

• A) to better synthesize proteins in the body
• B) to see better under low light conditions
• C) to more efficiently digest his or her starchy diet
• D) to better synthesize vitamin A in the body

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Normal Good

A good whose demand increases as the income of consumers increases, and vice versa.

Normal Good

A type of good for which demand increases as the income of consumers increase, demonstrating a positive correlation between income and demand.

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A type of product whose demand decreases when the income of consumers increases, inverse to normal goods.

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A scenario where an individual's or entity's earnings rise, affecting their purchasing power and economic well-being.