Question

The transgenic plant ‘Flavr savr’ tomato carries an artificial gene for ______

(a) delaying ripening process

(b) added flavours

(c) both delaying ripening process and added flavours

(d) insect resistance

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This interesting question is from Biotechnology Applications in division Biotechnology and its Applications of Biology – Class 12

Answer 1

Right answer is (c) both delaying ripening process and added flavours

The best I can explain: The Flavr savr tomato carries an antisense PG gene which inhibits the activity of pectin degrading enzyme called polygalacturonase. This artificial gene delays the ripening process and increasing shelf life. It also adds flavor to the tomato.