Question

if an individuals genetic disorder is successfully treated by gene therapy, the patients offspring are also protected. click or tap \true\ or \false\ to answer the question. true false

Explanation:

Gene therapy currently focuses on somatic cells (non - reproductive cells). Offspring inherit genetic material from germ cells (sperm and egg). If gene therapy only modifies somatic cells (which is the common case now), the genetic change is not passed to offspring. So the offspring are not protected.

Answer:

False