In the case of somatic cell gene therapy,the corrected gene will be passed on through the gametes,preventing the manifestation of the disease from recurring in the patient's offspring.

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Somatic cell gene therapy only corrects the genetic defect in the cells being treated, it does not alter the patient's germline cells (eggs or sperm). Therefore, the corrected gene will not be passed on to their offspring.

In the Case of Somatic Cell Gene Therapy,the Corrected Gene