Dr. Molina is working on a breakthrough technique that enables him to edit a specific gene that leads to obesity. By rewriting some of the code so this particular gene is rendered inactive, Dr. Molina claims that his method will eliminate obesity in the near future. Why will Dr. Molina's technique likely have only limited success, if any?
a. His technique will be classified as unethical.
b. His technique ignores epigenetic effects.
c. His technique may lead to gene mutations.
d. His technique will erase the epigenome.
b. His technique ignores epigenetic effects.
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