Question

Higher Order Thinking Skill (HOT)

‘P’ is a gene required for the synthesis of vitamin A. It is integrated with genome of ‘Q’ to produce genetically modified plant ‘R’.

1. What is P, Q and R?
2. State the importance of ‘R’ in India.

Answer 1

1. The P, Q and R:

   1. P – Beta – carotene gene.
   2. Q – Prevent vitamin A deficiency.
   3. R – Golden rice.

    

2. Importance of rice in India:

   1. Rice is the most important staple food for millions of people in developing countries like India.
   2. Beta – carotene is produced in the endosperm of the grain. It could control the chronic health problems caused by vitamin A deficiency, especially among the poor in developing countries like India.