Adenosine deaminase (ADA) deficiency in human beings can be cured by:

bone marrow transplantation

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enzyme replacement therapy

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gene therapy using lymphocytes

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kidney transplantation

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Solution

The correct options are
A bone marrow transplantation
B enzyme replacement therapy
C gene therapy using lymphocytes
Adenosine deaminase deficiency (ADA deficiency) is caused due to changes (mutations) in the ADA gene. This gene makes an enzyme found in specialized white blood cells (lymphocytes) and helps the immune system function. Lymphocytes are an important part of the immune system and help protect the body from infections.

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