Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Genome editing is manipulation of the genome of organism itself by knocking out or replacing targeted gene which resulting in individuals with intentionally selected and desired traits.
2.In Transgenic technology the genome of an organism is altered by introduction of one or more foreign DNA sequences from another species by artificial means.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: Cells are grown in tissue culture which develops into plants and seeds produced by these plants will inherit the new DNA.

  • Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) promotes the science-based innovative technology including research on GM crops.
  • Genome editing is manipulation of the genome of organism itself by knocking out or replacing targeted gene which resulting in individuals with intentionally selected and desired traits.
  • In Transgenic technology the genome of an organism is altered by introduction of one or more foreign DNA sequences from another species by artificial means.

Source: FORUMIAS