Q. Consider the following differences between Gene Editing and Genetic Modification:

1. Genetic modification involves transferring a preferred DNA from one organism to another, whereas, gene editing involves addition, removal or alteration of existing DNA of an organism.
2. Gene editing is less accurate than genetic modification.
3. Gene editing is more expensive as compared to genetic modification.
4. Gene editing is an easier technique to use as compared to genetic modification.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Only 1 & 4
Notes: Genetic modification (GM) involves introducing a preferred gene from one organism into another, such as Bt cotton. In contrast, gene editing modifies the target organism's existing DNA without adding foreign genes, exemplified by non-browning mushrooms. Gene editing is more accurate, less expensive, and easier to implement than genetic modification.