Assertion :GMO tomato 'Flavr Savr' has increased shelf life and better nutrient quality. Reason: This is achieved by reducing the amount of cell wall degrading enzyme 'polygalacturonase' responsible for fruit softening.

Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion

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Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion

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Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect

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Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect

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Solution

The correct option is A Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
The FLAVR SAVRtomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) was developed through a specific genetic modification to exhibit decreased polygalacturonase (PG) activity which shows a mechanism of pectin degradation in tomato leading to fruit softening. This mechanism of PG inhibition is used to increase shelf life.
So, the correct option is 'Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion'.

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