Genetic alteration in golden rice allows it to express beta-…
Genetic alteration in golden rice allows it to express beta-carotene, a precursor to vitamin A in the grain. This makes the color of the rice grain _________. Lack of vitamin A in children especially in developing countries in Africa and Asia where rice is the staple diet, leads to frequent ____________ (due to inability to regenerate their mucous membranes, reduced immunity), blindness, and even death.
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