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NEET UG BIOLOGY MCQ: BIOTECHNOLOGY AND ITS APPLICATIONS

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Assertion: ADA complementary DNA is inserted in the lymphocytes to treat SCID.

Reason: The patient requires periodic infusion of such genetically engineered lymphocytes.

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Correct option: B

Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion

The correct answer is B (Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion) because while both statements are true, the reason doesn't directly explain why the assertion is true. The need for periodic infusions is due to the limited lifespan of the genetically engineered lymphocytes.

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