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Determine the correctness or otherwise of the following Assertion [A] and the Reason [R].
Assertion [A]: A genetically engineered rice that produces beta-carotene in the rice grain is called Golden rice.
Reason [R]: Enabling biosynthesis of provitamin A in the rice endosperm gives a characteristic yellow/orange color.

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Correct Answer: Option C
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