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Biotechnology — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYBiotechnology4 Marks
Question
Flavr savr tomato has longer shelf life.
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Answer

  1. Flavr savr is genetically modified type of tomato.
  2. It is developed by inserting antisense gene which retards ripening.
  3. Due to the presence of this gene a cell wall degrading enzyme called polygalactouronase is produced in lesser amounts.
  4. Owing to the above reason, Flavr savr tomato has longer shelf life.

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