STANDARDZoology-Biotechnology and its Applications
STANDARD Zoology Gene Therapy MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
The first clinical gene therapy was done for the treatment of
A
AIDS
B
Cancer
C
Cystic fibrosis
D
SCID (Severe Combined Immunodeficiency resulting from deficiency of ADA)
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
The first gene therapy was performed in 1990 for SCID, a genetic disorder caused by ADA deficiency.
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