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