Gene Therapy Flashcards
1
Q
What is gene therapy?
A
Altering the defective genes inside cells to treat genetic disorders and cencer
2
Q
What are the 2 types of gene therapy?
A
Somatic therapy
Germ line therapy
3
Q
What is somatic therapy?
A
The altering of alleles in body cells, particularly the cells most effected by the disorder
It does not affect gametes - offspring can still inherit
4
Q
What is germ line therapy?
A
The altering of alleles in sex cells
Offspring affected by therapy
Currently illegal
