Class 12th Biology 2015 Set3 Delhi Board Paper Solution

Question 9

Enumerate four objectives for improving the nutritional quality of different crops for the health benefits of the human population by the process of "Biofortification".

Answer

Biofortification involves the breeding of crops to increase their nutritional value. The objectives for biofortification are as follows:

1. To improve protein content and quality

2. To improve oil content and quality

3. To improve vitamin content

4. To improve micronutrient and mineral content