Why was "golden" rice created?

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"Golden" rice was created to provide a cheap, plentiful source of food that provided a significant source of iron and vitamin A, two nutrients that are not found in large quantities in traditional rice plants. By increasing the amount of iron and vitamin A into the diets of impoverished nations, science has helped reduce the number of cases of anemia and blindness.

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A. threader B. tile C. sandpaper D. reamer

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A. 9/20 B. 11/20 C. 3/4 D. 4/5

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