NEET Zoology Gene Therapy MCQ Question
What is a common application of gene therapy as illustrated by the example of adenosine deaminase (ADA) deficiency?
Restoring normal function of a deficient enzyme
Producing large quantities of insulin
Creating genetically modified crops
Replacing damaged nerve cells
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Gene therapy aims to restore normal function by introducing a functional gene to compensate for a defective one. The example of ADA deficiency illustrates this concept as gene therapy seeks to provide the missing enzyme to patients.
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