Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: CRISPR technology allows scientists to create entirely new genes that do not exist in nature.
Statement-II: CRISPR is a gene-editing tool that enables precise modifications in an organism’s DNA by targeting specific genetic sequences.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
1
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I.
2
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.
3
Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect.
4
Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct.