The antisense gene involved in the production of Flavr Savr tomato is

Q. The antisense gene involved in the production of Flavr Savr tomato is

A

Polygalacturonase

B

Lactamase

C

Adenosine deaminase

D

Glutathione transferase

Solution:

Flavr Savr tomato is the first genetically modified food crop with a license for human consumption.
By genetic modification, the ripening process of the tomato was slowed down for preventing the soft rot.
The technology used antisense gene against the enzyme polygalacturonase and thereby inactivating it.
This enzyme normally degrades the pectin of the cell wall and results in softening of the tissue.

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