Question

8.5. compare and contrast the inheritance of recessive, dominant, and sex - linked genetic disorders. watch the animation on gene therapy, and then determine whether the statement below is true or false. if an individuals genetic disorder is successfully treated by gene therapy, the patients offspring are also protected. true false

Explanation:

Gene therapy typically targets somatic cells. Changes in somatic cells are not passed on to offspring. Only germ - line gene therapy (which is more controversial and not commonly used) could potentially affect offspring. So, a successful somatic cell gene therapy in an individual does not protect their offspring from the genetic disorder.

Answer:

False