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    Flavr Savr Tomatoes MCQ - Practice Questions with Answers

    Edited By admin | Updated on Sep 18, 2023 18:34 AM | #NEET

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    Pomato was produced as a result of

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    Flavr Savr Transgenic Tomatoes
    • In ‘Flavr Savr’ transgenic tomato, expression of a native tomato gene has been blocked.
    • This gene produces the enzyme polygalacturonase which promotes softening of the fruit.
    • The production of this enzyme was reduced in the transgenic tomato.
    • This increased the shelf life of the tomatoes as ripening was delayed. 

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