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Flavr Savr variety of Tomato is

A
Polyploid
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High yielding hybrid variety
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C
High yielding new variety
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D
Transgenic
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Solution

The correct option is D Transgenic
Flavr Savr
  • Flavr Savr is a transgenic tomato variety developed by antisense RNA technology.
  • The gene responsible for ripening, that is, beta-polygalacturonase is silenced in this case. Thus, tomatoes remain fresh for a long period.

Final answer
c. Transgenic


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