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A transgenic food crop which may help in solving the problem of night blindness in developing countries is:

1. Flavr Savr tomatoes
2. Starlink maize
3. Bt Soybean
4. Golden rice

Correct answer: Golden rice

Solution

Golden rice is genetically modified to produce beta-carotene in the endosperm, which the body converts to vitamin A. Since vitamin A deficiency causes night blindness, this crop can help reduce the problem in developing countries.

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