Biotechnology And Its Applications Question 50
Question: Flavr savr variety of Tomato is improved variety developed through incorporation of a transgene. Flavr savr variety of tomato remains fresh for long because it:
Options:
A) has little polygalacturonase
B) abundant polygalacturonase
C) has gene for antibiotic resistance
D) lacks amylase
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
[a] In Flavr Savr variety of tomato, expression of gene for production of polygalacturonase was blocked.
Enzyme polygalacturonase degrades pectin.
BETA
