2020 Reading Comprehension - Assumptions, Science & Technology (Biotechnology)

With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made : 1. Genome editing does not require the transfer of genes from one plant to another. 2. Through genome editing, the chosen genes can be altered precisely in a manner akin to the natural process that helps plants to adapt to the environmental factors. Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

• 1 only
• 2 only
• Both 1 and 2
• Neither 1 nor 2