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Gene drives use CRISPR to bias inheritance, increasing the frequency of a trait in a population. They are being researched for controlling ________ vectors.
- Bacterial
- Viral
- Mosquito
- Fungal
Answer: Mosquito
Gene drives could spread malaria-resistance genes or suppress Anopheles populations. High potential but raises ecological/ethical concerns. Strict biosafety protocols under DBT guidelines govern research in India. [[DBT Reports, NCERT Biology Class 12]]