NEET Biology question

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The SCID patient has a defective gene for the enzyme Adenosine Deaminase (ADA). He/She lacks functional ...... and therefore fails to fight the infecting pathogens.

Answer: (C)

Solution

ADA deficiency specifically disrupts purine metabolism in a way that is toxic to developing T-lymphocytes, leaving the patient

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