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SCID is caused by defective gene coding for enzyme ______________.

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Adenosine deaminase
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Adenosine transaminase
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Adenosine transferase
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Guanosine transaminaseGuanosine deaminase
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Solution

The correct option is A Adenosine deaminase
Adenosine deaminase deficiency SCID, commonly called ADA SCID, is a very rare genetic disorder. It is caused by a mutation in the gene that encodes a protein called adenosine deaminase (ADA).

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