Consider the following statements.
(I) Flavr Savris a genetically modified tomato, which remains fresh and retains its flavour much longer than the normal tomato due to blocking of synthesis of fruit softening enzyme polygalacturonase.
(II) Recently, the US Government has patented the Indian ‘basmati’ rice as Rice-Tec.
(III) Viruses, bacteria and some other harmful organisms can be used as bioweapons in biological warfare.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Text Solution
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(I) is correct: Flavr Savr tomato delays ripening by inhibiting polygalacturonase.
(II) is correct: US company RiceTec was involved in patenting issues related to Basmati.
(III) is correct: Pathogens like viruses and bacteria can be used as bioweapons.
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