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Colour of tomato are controlled by
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Correct Answer:
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B
Colour of a tomato is controlled by Two genes. “Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) has at least two genome triplications.”
Lycopene and b-carotene are major pigments in ripe tomatoes, the former being responsible for the red colour. In the yellow ripe fruit, lycopene concentration was 99.3% less than that present in red fruits.
Lycopene and b-carotene are major pigments in ripe tomatoes, the former being responsible for the red colour. In the yellow ripe fruit, lycopene concentration was 99.3% less than that present in red fruits.
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