In somatic cell gene therapy, which statement is correct?

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Only non-reproductive body cells are modified, so changes are not inherited by offspring

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Answer 1

All cells in the patient's body are genetically modified by the therapy

Answer 2

Only germline (reproductive) cells are modified

Answer 3

Only non-reproductive body cells are modified, so changes are not inherited by offspring

Answer 4

The modified gene is passed on to the patient's children

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