Question

(a) which idea is introduced in paragraphs 1 - 3 and developed in the passage? a flavorless tomatoes are best understood as an accident of nature. b in the near future, tomatoes will be both delicious and easy to transport over long distances. c scientists have found that there may be a genetic cause for tomatoes lack of flavor. d the interests of tomato growers and consumers have finally come together. (b) part b which three details from the article support the answer to part a? a the refrigeration of tomatoes during transportation destroys their flavor and texture. b a mutation resulted in tomatoes that are beautiful and uniform in shape when they ripen. c by trying to make a prettier tomato, breeders have produced a tomato that lacks important flavor compounds. d tomato breeders recognized the mutation about 70 years ago and recognized its commercial potential. e producers of tomato sauce and ketchup have also benefited from using the modern variety that ripens uniformly. f the mutation shuts off genes that allow a tomato to make its own sugar instead of getting it from the plants leaves. g using genetic engineering to activate the disabled gene, researchers produced a fruit with 20 percent more sugar.

Explanation:

For Part A, we need to identify the idea introduced in paragraphs 1 - 3 and developed in the passage. Option C about the genetic cause for tomatoes' lack of flavor is likely the main - idea as it relates to scientific exploration of tomato flavor. For Part B, we select details that support the genetic - cause idea. Options B, F, and G all relate to genetic mutations and gene - related aspects of tomatoes.

Answer:

(a) C. Scientists have found that there may be a genetic cause for tomatoes' lack of flavor.
(b) B. A mutation resulted in tomatoes that are beautiful and uniform in shape when they ripen.
F. The mutation shuts off genes that allow a tomato to make its own sugar instead of getting it from the plant's leaves.
G. Using genetic engineering to activate the disabled gene, researchers produced a fruit with 20 percent more sugar.