MHT CET Biology question

An example of gene therapy is

(A)Production of injectable hepatitis-B vaccine
(B)Production of vaccines in food crops like potatoes which can be eaten
(C)Introduction of gene for adenosine deaminase in persons suffering from Severe Combined Immuno Deficiency (SCID)Correct
(D)Production of test tube babies by artificial insemination and implantation of fertilised eggs

Answer: (C)

Solution

Gene therapy corrects a genetic defect by delivering a normal gene, as in ADA gene for SCID; vaccine

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