One scientist hoped to solve health and nutritional problems for children in developing countries by the genetic modification of rice with:
A) better pest resistance.
B) massive crop yields to feed them.
C) high levels of vitamin A.
D) low toxic pesticides.

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The best choice is C, high levels of vitamin A, because vitamin A deficiency is a major health problem in developing countries, particularly for children, and can lead to blindness and weakened immune systems. Genetically modifying rice to have high levels of vitamin A can provide an inexpensive and sustainable solution to this problem. Choices A, B, and D would not directly address these health and nutritional problems for children.

One Scientist Hoped to Solve Health and Nutritional Problems for Children