NEETBiologyPrinciples of Inheritance and VariationMCQ+4 / −1
The genetic defect-adenosine deaminase (ADA)
deficiency may be cured permanently by
- AIntroducing bone marrow cells producing ADA into cells at early embryonic stages
- BPeriodic infusion of genetically engineered lymphocytes having functional ADA cDNA
- CAdministering adenosine deaminase activators
- DEnzyme replacement therapy
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Correct answer: A
ADA deficiency can be permanently cured if the isolated gene from bone marrow cells producing ADA is introduced into cells at early embryonic stages.
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