Consider the following statements.
Statement I: In some countries, the problem of night blindness is solved by using GM plants.
Statement II: GM plants can carry gene for the biosynthesis of vitamin A.
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Statement (I) : True — GM plants like Golden Rice have been developed and used in some countries to combat night blindness caused by vitamin A deficiency.
Statement (II): True — GM plants can carry genes for the biosynthesis of vitamin A (β-carotene).
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