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The Opaque-2 gene is associated with which biofortification achievement?

  • A Iron-enriched beans developed through biofortification breeding
  • B Vitamin C-enriched bitter gourd developed through selective breeding
  • C Beta-carotene in Golden Rice developed through genetic engineering
  • D High lysine and tryptophan content in maize

Correct answer: D. High lysine and tryptophan content in maize

Explanation: The Opaque-2 gene in maize increases levels of lysine and tryptophan, making protein maize nutritionally superior. This was developed at CIMMYT.

Concept context

Learn about animal husbandry, plant breeding, tissue culture, biofortification, and single cell protein.

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