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An example of gene therapy is:
BiologyBiotechnology and Its ApplicationsNEET
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  • A Production of injectable hepatitis B vaccine
  • B Production of vaccines in food crops like potatoes which can be eaten
  • C Introduction of the gene for adenosine deaminase in persons suffering from Severe Combined Immuno Deficiency (SCID)
  • D Production of test - tube babies by artificial insemination and implantation of fertilized eggs
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The correct answer is: Introduction of the gene for adenosine deaminase in persons suffering from Severe Combined Immuno Deficiency (SCID)
The treatment of inherited diseases by introducing wild type copies of the defective gene is called gene therapy. For example, the introduction of gene for adenosine deaminase in a person suffering from Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID).

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