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STD 12 - 10. biotechnology and its application — NEET STD 11 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceNEETSTD 12 - 10. biotechnology and its application4 Marks
MCQ
Which of these is used as vector in gene therapy for $SCID$?
  • A
    Arbovirus
  • B
    Rotavirus
  • C
    Enterovirus
  • ✓
    Retrovirus
✓

Answer

Correct option: D.
Retrovirus
d
$SCID$ (Severe Combined Immuno Deficiency) is caused due to the defect in the gene synthesizing $ADA$. For the treatment of $SCID$, stem cell therapy is used in which bone marrow cells are taken from the patients and correct $ADA$ gene is introduced using retroviruses as vectors.

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