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Why is Golden Rice pale yellow in color?

A) Rich in Beta-Carotene B) Rich in Phycobilins
C) Rich in Chlorophyll D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rich in Beta-Carotene

Explanation:

Golden Rice (Oryza sativa) denotes a genetically modified rice capable of biosynthesizing and accumulating β-carotene (provitamin A) in the endosperm, yielding a characteristic yellow color in the polished grains. Golden rice was developed to help cope with vitamin A deficiency, a problem that prevails in developing countries, affecting millions (Underwood, 2000; UNICEF, 2000). Vitamin A deficiency causes mortality and growth retardation in children and frequently impairs vision, leading to blindness. It also contributes indirectly to anemia by interfering with iron bioavailability.

 

The endosperm of Golden Rice (Oryza sativa) is yellow due to the accumulation of β-carotene (provitamin A) and xanthophylls. The product of the two carotenoid biosynthesis transgenes used in Golden Rice results in Pale Yellow color.

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Of the following, the town does not come within the National Capital Region(NCR) is

A) Panipat B) Rohtak
C) Khurja D) Mathura
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Mathura

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Which of the following is a property of an acid?

 

A) Acids reacts with metals B) Acids taste sour
C) Acids turn blue litmus paper red D) All the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All the above

Explanation:

The general properties of acids are as follows :-

1.They are sour to taste.

2.They turn blue litmus paper red but the red litmus paper have no effect of acids and it remains unaffected.

3.They release hydrogen ions H+ in the solution medium, making the conditions acidic.

 

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Q:

The Sunga ruler Bhaga erected a monolithic 'Garuda' at  

A) Varanasi B) Besnagar
C) Rajagriha D) Pataliputra
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Besnagar

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The Administrative council os shivaji was known as 

A) Parishad B) Mantri Parishad
C) Ashta Pradhan D) Rajya Parishad
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Ashta Pradhan

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Blue litmus paper is converted into red in solution of _______

A) Acid B) Base
C) Alkali D) Salt
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Acid

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Mohammed Azharuddin, former Indian Cricket Team Captain, represents ...........Constituency of Uttar Pradesh in the Lok Sabha,

A) Mirzapur B) Moradabad
C) Meerut D) Mathura
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Moradabad

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Q:

How many holes are in this shirt?

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A) 4 B) 7
C) 8 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 8

Explanation:

There are 8 holes in this given shirt.

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