Q. The enzyme ADA, that is crucial for the immune system to function is abbreviated as:

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Solution:

Adenosine deaminase is the enzyme that is necessary for the immune system to function and deficiency of this enzyme results in diseases called SCIDS (Severe combined immune deficiency syndrome). First gene therapy was given to four year old girl suffering from ADA deficiency.