Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Golden rice is an example of a transgenic crop developed to have enhanced nutritional value. Reason (R): Golden rice is genetically modified to be enriched in Vitamin A. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Assertion (A) is true: One of the major objectives of genetic modification in plants is to enhance the nutritional value of food. Golden rice is a prime example of this application. Reason (R) is true: Golden rice is a transgenic variety of rice that has been genetically engineered to be enriched in Vitamin A. This specific modification is the reason why it has enhanced nutritional value. Therefore, both Assertion and Reason are true, and the Reason correctly explains the Assertion. Answer: Both Assertion and Reaso