Golden Rice is a genetically modified organism (GMO). Which of the following ste

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Golden Rice is a genetically modified organism (GMO). Which of the following steps was not involved in the development of this GMO?

Targeted knockout of wild-type genes in the genetically modified rice strain.

Inheritance of the integrated transgenes from one generation to the next.

Identification and cloning of genes encoding enzymes that synthesize beta-carotene.

Placing transgenes under the control of a promoter that drives transcription within the starchy endosperm of the rice grain.

Integration of cloned transgenes into the rice genome.

Explanation / Answer

The option for it is Targeted knockout of wild-type genes in the genetically modified rice strain.

Golden rice was made to combat viatmin A deficiency in poor and developing countries with endosperm specific gene promoters to synthesize Beta carotene , a precursor of viatmian A. This was commerciallized on humanitarian grounds with no termination technology fitted.

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