Biofortification is the process of breeding crops to have higher nutritional value than the original strain. This is done by increasing the levels of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients in the plant's edible parts. It is considered an important approach to address global micronutrient deficiencies, especially in developing countries.

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Biofortification Is

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Biofortification is

A) the process of modifying crops to have better nutritional composition.
B) the decrease in nutritional content of food by industrial farming.
C) no longer viewed as a viable practice.
D) only being used in industrialized countries.

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