Question

Name one of the first genetically modified food that reached the consumers. Give an important property of this modified food. How was this property achieved?

Answer 1

Flavr Savr tomato was one of the first genetically modified foods to reach consumers. It has delayed ripening and a longer shelf life. This was achieved by blocking the expression of the native gene responsible for producing polygalacturonase, an enzyme that degrades pectin and softens the fruit.