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ZoologyPrinciples of Inheritance and VariationGenetic DisordersMedium2 minPYQ_2009
ZoologyMediumsingle choice
The genetic defect-Adenosine Deaminase (ADA) deficiency may be cured permanentlybyNEET 2009 (Screening)
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Answer:
C
Solution:
Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) caused by adenosine deaminase deficiency (ADA) is the first genetic disorder to be treated with gene therapy. T-cell-directed gene transfer was useful in the treatment of ADA-SCID, whereas the retroviral-mediated gene transfer to haematopoietic stem cells was insufficient for achievement of clinical benefits.
Stream:NEETSubject:ZoologyTopic:Principles of Inheritance and VariationSubtopic:Genetic Disorders
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