Regarding Gene Therapy, in Order for the Results to Be

question 34

Multiple Choice

Regarding gene therapy, in order for the results to be transmitted to the next generation the gene should be inserted into the patient's:

• A) somatic cells.
• B) sperm cells.
• C) germ cells.
• D) diploid cells.

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Definitions:

Cladogram

A diagram used in cladistics which shows relations among organisms based on shared derived characteristics.

Phylogeny

Evolutionary history of a species or group of species.

Clade

A group of taxa whose members share one or more defining derived traits.

Genetic Variation

The diversity in gene frequencies within a population, contributing to the population's adaptability.