Q95
In tomatoes antifreeze gene has been transferred from
A.
Fish
AnswerB.
Insect
C.
Human
D.
Buffalo
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
In tomatoes, the anti-freeze gene has been transferred from Fish. The tomato gained the moniker 'fish tomato'. The anti-freeze protein was found to inhibit ice recrystallization.Other genes from various species have been inserted into the tomato with the hope of increasing their resistance to various environmental factors.
A genetically modified tomato or transgenic tomato is a tomato that has had its genes modified, using genetic engineering.