CBSE 2024 · Region 4 · Set 2 · Q18 · 2 marks
Why does a patient of ADA - deficiency require repeated infusions of genetically engineered lymphocytes? Suggest a possible permanent remedy.
Marking-scheme solution
• The genetically – engineered lymphocytes have a limited life
span or are mortal hence the patient requires periodic infusion of genetically engineered lymphocytes.
• There could be a permanent cure if the gene isolated from bone
marrow cells producing ADA is introduced into the cells at early embryonic stage.
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