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An improved variety of transgenic basmati rice:

  1. A
    Give high yield but has no characteristic aroma
  2. B
    Does not require chemical fertilizers and growth hormones
  3. C
    Gives high yield and is rich in vitamin A
  4. D
    Is completely resistant to all insect pests and diseases

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Transgenic basmati rice (often referring to versions of Golden Rice) has been developed to be nutritionally rich in Vitamin A ( -carotene) to combat deficiency-related blindness, while maintaining high yields.

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An improved variety of transgenic basmati rice:
A
Give high yield but has no characteristic aroma
B
Does not require chemical fertilizers and growth hormones
C
Gives high yield and is rich in vitamin A
D
Is completely resistant to all insect pests and diseases

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