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Biotech researchers are enhancing rice to provide more beta carotene, which is a precursor to the production of Vitamin A. Millions of children worldwide may be suffering from Vitamin A deficiency, which can cause irreversible blindness.

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Activity Book for Kids

Activity Book for KidsHi, Kids,

Welcome to the Biotechnology Basics Activity Book (PDF - 1.72 MB). This is an activity book for young people like you about biotechnology — a really neat topic. Why is it such a neat topic? Because biotechnology is helping to improve the health of the Earth and the people who call it home.

In this book, you will take a closer look at biotechnology. You will see that biotechnology is being used to figure out how to: 1) grow more food; 2) help the environment; and 3) grow more nutritious food that improves our health. As you work through the puzzles in this book, you will learn more about biotechnology and all of the wonderful ways it can help people live better lives in a healthier world.

Have fun!