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Assertion : Flavr-Savr tomato was the fi...

Assertion : Flavr-Savr tomato was the first transgenic commercial crop that entered the market
Reason : Roundup variety of Soay Bean was prepared through breeding.

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if both are true with reason being correct explanation

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both true but reason is not correct explanation

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assertion true but reason is wrong

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both are wrong

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