Performing gene therapy on somatic cells removed from the body and then returning these cells to the body is called _____ gene therapy.

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The term for performing gene therapy on somatic cells removed from the body and then returning these cells to the body is ex vivo gene therapy. In vivo gene therapy is performed directly within the body, in situ gene therapy is performed in the original location of the cells or tissues, and in vitro gene therapy is performed entirely outside the body in a laboratory setting. Therefore, the best choice is D for ex vivo gene therapy.

Performing Gene Therapy on Somatic Cells Removed from the Body