Germline gene therapy

Key term for OCR GCSE Biology A, used in Health and disease.

Definition

Gene therapy that targets reproductive cells or early embryos, causing permanent genetic changes that are inherited by future generations.

Exam Context

Germline gene therapy appears in OCR GCSE Biology A revision content for Global challenges, especially Health and disease and Gene technology in medicine.

Global challenges Health and disease Gene technology in medicine

Found in Revision Notes

Global challenges

Gene technology in medicine

Health and disease • Gene technology in medicine

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