Which of the Following Are Potential Problems with Germ-Line Gene

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are potential problems with germ-line gene therapy?

• A) It's not necessarily safe.
• B) The treatment is permanent so any mistakes are permanent.
• C) It affects more than one person.
• D) Removing the gene might disrupt some important function that wasn't known to be related.
• E) All of the above are potential problems with germ-line gene therapy.

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