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Kikoku

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on: Jul 21, 2018
What substance has been genetically engineered into golden rice to provide vitamin A, and where does it come from?
 
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When ___________________ _ or sex cells form, a process known as ___________________ _ takes place.
 
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ebenov

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Reply #1 on: Jul 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Beta-carotene has been genetically engineered into golden rice to provide vitamin A. It originally came from daffodils, but in later years, beta-carotene from corn was used.

Answer to Question 2

gametes, meiosis


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