MCQ
An example of gene therapy is
  • A
    Production of antibodies and vaccines in transgenic plants like banana and tomato
  • B
    Delay in flower senescence and fruit ripening in Flavr Savr transgenic tomatoes which have longer shelf life
  • Introduction of the gene for the synthesis of $ADA$ (adenosine deaminase) into a person suffering with $SCID$
  • D
    Transfer of nitrogen fixing genes (‘nif ’ genes) into plants that are unable to fix atmospheric nitrogen, example cereals

Answer

Correct option: C.
Introduction of the gene for the synthesis of $ADA$ (adenosine deaminase) into a person suffering with $SCID$
c
Option $(a)$ is an example of edible vaccines.
Option $(b)$ Is an example of antisense $RNA$.
Option $(c)$ Is an example of genetic engineering.

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