STANDARDZoology-Human Health and Disease
STANDARD Zoology Genetic Disorders MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
The genetic defect-adenosine deaminase (ADA) deficiency may be cured permanently by
A
Periodic infusion of genetically engineered lymphocytes having functional ADA cDNA
B
Administering adenosine deaminase activators
C
Introducing bone marrow cells producing ADA into cells at early embryonic stages
D
Enzyme replacement therapy
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
Those that are ADA deficient can be cured by introducing bone marrow cells that can develop to the cells that produce adenosine deaminase.
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