PYQ NEET- Application Of Biotechnology In Medicine L-2
Question: In gene therapy of Adenosine Deaminase (ADA) deficiency, what is the reason for the periodic infusion of genetically engineered lymphocytes? NEET-2022
A) Genetically engineered lymphocytes are not immortal cells.
B) Retroviral vector is introduced into these lymphocytes.
C) Gene isolated from marrow cells producing ADA is introduced into cells at embryonic stages.
D) Lymphocytes from the patient’s blood are grown in culture, outside the body.
BETA
