Which one of the following statements is not correct about “Flavr Savr” tomatoes ?
[amp_mcq option1=”It is genetically engineered” option2=”Its ripening process is slow” option3=”The fruit cannot be left on the plant for a long period” option4=”They have increased yield and better flavour” correct=”option3″]
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CAPF – 2009
B) Its ripening process is slow: This is correct. The genetic modification specifically targeted slowing down the ripening process.
D) They have increased yield and better flavour: The primary goal was better shelf life and allowing vine ripening for potentially better flavour. Increased yield was not a direct outcome of this specific modification. While allowing longer vine ripening might contribute to better flavour compared to artificially ripened tomatoes, claiming “increased yield and better flavour” as a definitive characteristic is debatable, but statement C is clearly and definitively incorrect based on the technology’s purpose.