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(a) Mention the cause and the body system affected by ADA deficiency in humans.

(b) Name the vector used for transferring ADA-DNA into the recipient cells in humans. Name the recipient cells.


a. ADA deficiency is caused due to lack the gene coding for adenosine deaminase. It affects the immune system of the human body

b. The vector used for transferring ADA-DNA into the recipient cells in humans is a retroviral vector. The recipient cells are lymphocytes.


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