What is "Gene Drive" technology primarily used for in conservation?

The Answer is Option 1.

Key Points

• Gene Drive Technology is a powerful genetic engineering tool designed to spread specific genetic modifications rapidly through a population. It is primarily used for conservation and pest control by:
  • Eradicating invasive species – Scientists use gene drives to modify reproductive traits in invasive pests (e.g., mosquitoes carrying malaria, invasive rodents on islands), leading to population suppression.
  • Controlling disease vectors – Gene drive technology is used to alter mosquito populations to reduce diseases like malaria and dengue.