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Delay in the ripening of tomato is due to_____(a) virulent gene(b) antisense PG(c) antibiotic resistance gene(d) mutationThe question was asked in semester exam.Question is from Biotechnology Applications in section Biotechnology and its Applications of Biology – Class 12

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Right answer is (b) antisense PG

For explanation: PG stands for an enzyme called polygalacturonase which is responsible for pectin DEGRADATION leading to early ripening. Antisense PG INHIBITS the FORMATION of polygalacturonase thus DELAYING the PROCESS of ripening.



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