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What is gene therapy? Illustrate using the example of adenosine deaminase (ADA) deficiency. |
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Answer» Gene therapy is the process of introduction of DNA into an organism e.g. human beings in order to treat a DISEASE. It is used to replace a missing gene product or to CORRECT mutant alleles. ADA is an autosomal-recessive inherited disorder that occurs DUE to DEFECTIVE adenosine deaminase (ADA) ENZYME. |
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