The Development of Golden Rice Is an Attempt to

question 73

Multiple Choice

The development of golden rice is an attempt to

• A)increase the caloric value of rice based foods.
• B)fight insect pests that feed on rice plants.
• C)increase the levels of vitamin A in rice.
• D)increase the levels of iron in rice.

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