IB Biology SL D1.3.6 Consequences in Germ Vs Somatic Cells Questions

IB Biology SL D1.3.6 explains that germ-line mutations can be inherited by offspring, while somatic mutations affect descendant body cells and can contribute to cancer.

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Distinguish germ-line changes in gametes from somatic changes in body cells.
Explain that germ-line changes can be inherited by offspring, whereas somatic changes affect only the treated individual’s body cells.

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Distinguish between somatic and germ line therapy.

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