Question

Assertion :Genetically modified tomato Flavr Savr has increased shelf life and better nutrient quality. Reason: This is achieved by reducing the degrading enzymes responsible for spoilage of food and refrigeration.

• A. Both Assertion and Reason are true and the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
• B. Both Assertion and Reason are true but the Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
• C. Assertion is true statement but Reason is false.
• D. Both Assertion and Reason are false statements.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Flavr Savr is a genetically modified tomato. It was the first commercially grown genetically engineered food to be granted a license for human consumption. The Flavr Savr tomato was made more resistant to rotting by adding an antisense gene which interferes with the production of the enzyme polygalacturonase. This enzyme normally degrades pectin in the cell walls and results in the softening of fruit which makes them more susceptible to being damaged by fungal infections. Thus, Flavr Savr tomatoes have extended shelf-life.

Therefore, the correct answer is option C.