Which of the following genetic disorder is developed due to deficiency of adenosine deaminase enzyme?
A
Colour blindness
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B
Muscular dystrophy
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C
SCID
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D
Alzheimer's disease
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Solution
The correct option is C SCID Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) is a genetic disorder of the immune system. It is caused by a deficiency of the adenosine deaminase, which is very necessary for lymphocyte development.