A genetically engineered crop that is being developed to eliminate blindness due to vitamin A deficiency is:

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Golden rice is genetically engineered to produce beta-carotene, which is converted into vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A deficiency is a leading cause of childhood blindness in developing countries, and golden rice is being developed as a potential solution to this problem. Bt corn is engineered to produce a bacterial toxin that kills certain pests, high oleic acid soybean is engineered to produce high levels of oleic acid, disease-resistant potato is engineered to resist specific diseases, and herbicide-resistant soybean is engineered to resist certain herbicides. None of these crops are being developed to address vitamin A deficiency and prevent blindness.

A Genetically Engineered Crop That Is Being Developed to Eliminate