Question

Assertion : Flavr-Savr tomato was the first transgenic commercial crop that entered the market.

Reason : Roundup variety of soybean was prepared through breeding

(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

(b) Both A and R are true but R is not correct explanation of A

(c) A is true but R is false

(d) A and R are false

Answer 1

Correct option (c) A is true but R is false

Explanation :

The Flavr-Savr tomato, was the first genetically modified fruit/vegetable to reach the market in USA. Roundup ready soybean is a genetically modified herbicide tolerant cultivar.