Which of the following genetic disorder develops due to deficiency of adenosine deaminase enzyme?

Colorblindness

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Muscular dystrophy

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SCID

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Alzheimer's disease

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Solution

The correct option is C SCID
Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) is a disease that is caused due to deficiency of the enzyme adenosine deaminase in the body. The genetic disorder is due to the deletion of the gene responsible for adenosine deaminase.

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