Provitamin

Any compound capable of being converted into a vitamin by the body.

Source: Fintess-Web.com Vitamins glossary 

Beta-carotene (found in orange and yellow fruits and vegetables) is an important antioxidant and an example of provitamin A because it can be converted to Vitamin A by the human body.

Source: GreenFacts

Vitamins

GreenFacts Summary on Genetically Modified Crops:

• 2.6 What characteristics can be transferred to plants?

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Genetically Modified Crops