Match the following organisms to the description with which they best correspond.
-A transgenic plant that has been engineered to make β-carotene,an orange photosynthetic pigment that is remodeled by cells of the small intestine into vitamin A,making it more nutritious to humans.
A)A.tumefaciens
B)rice
C)E.coli
D)Goats
E)mice

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Rice has been genetically modified to include the gene for the production of β-carotene, which can be converted into vitamin A in the human body.

Answer: C 
 E. coli is commonly used in genetic engineering, including the production of recombinant proteins and the creation of genetically modified organisms.

Answer: D 
 Goats have been genetically modified to produce human proteins, such as antithrombin, in their milk for medical use.

Answer: E 
 Mice are commonly used in genetic research, including the study of gene function, drug development, and disease models.

Match the Following Organisms to the Description with Which They