BCECE Medical BCECE Medical Solved Papers-2015

  • question_answer
    The antisense construct of ACC synthase gene (RNA) was used in production of

    A)  Bt maize            

    B)  Bt cotton

    C)  Golden rice         

    D)  Flavr savr (tomato)

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    The Flavr savr (tomato) was the first commercially grown genetically engineered food, granted a license for human consumption. It is the result of antisense RNA technology. Antisense construct of ACC synthase gene was transferred in tomato, which reduced ethylene production to < 1% of the normal (ethylene is the cause of ripening in foods).


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