NEET 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 a 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 fertilized eggs

Answer: (C)

Solution

Gene therapy involves correcting a genetic defect by introducing a functional gene into a patient's cells, as exemplified by introducing the adenosine deaminase gene in

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