Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement (I) : Worldwide tomato is mainly consumed as fresh vegetable (89%) and only $\sim$11% is processed.
Statement (II) : Tomato genotypes suitable for processing require key parameters such as low TSS ($< 5 ^\circ\text{Brix}$) and minimum acid:sugar ratio (15:1)
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

• A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true.
• B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are false.
• C. Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false.
• D. Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true.

Hint:

Processing tomatoes are also bred to have thick pericarp walls, firm fruit flesh, and uniform deep red color (high lycopene content) to withstand mechanical harvesting and transport.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C