Question

Assertion (A): Flavr Savr, a transgenic tomato which remains fresh and retains their flavour for a long time.

Reason (R): Production of polygalacturonase enzyme, which degrades pectin, is blocked in Flavr Savr.

Options

• Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true, and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

• Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true, but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

• Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.

• Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are false.

Answer 1

Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true, and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

Explanation:

Blocking polygalacturonase slows the breakdown of pectin, delaying softening and rotting. As a result, Flavr Savr tomatoes remain fresh and retain their flavour longer.