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The Flavr Savr Tomato: a. is a variety of vine-ripened tomato in the supermarket b. was created to have better flavor and shelf-life c. does not undergo soft rot d. all of the above

Biology 2e

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ISBN:9781947172517

Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

Publisher:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

Chapter17: Biotechnology And Genomics

Section: Chapter Questions

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The Flavr Savr Tomato:
a. is a variety of vine-ripened tomato in the
supermarket
b. was created to have better flavor and shelf-life
c. does not undergo soft rot
d. all of the above

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