5 Questions
Which enzyme in tomatoes causes the fruit to become soft and soggy?
Polygalacturonase (PG)
How are bruise resistant tomatoes developed?
By developing antisense RNA against the enzyme PG
What are the two ways to bring delayed ripening in tomatoes?
Using antisense RNA against enzymes involved in ethylene production or using the gene for ACC deaminase
What is the immediate precursor to ethylene?
1-aminocyclopropane-1 carboxylic acid (ACC)
What are the tomatoes called that have increased shelf-life and improved flavor?
Flavr-Savr tomatoes
Test your knowledge on transgenic plants and their applications in food processing. Learn about the development of bruise-resistant tomatoes through genetic engineering techniques. Explore how antisense RNA can be used to target enzymes like polygalacturonase and improve the quality of fruits.
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