The enzyme adenosine deaminase is missing in a person suffering from:
Correct answer: C. Severe combined immunodeficiency syndrome
- A. Cystic fibrosis
- B. Hypercholesterolemia
- C. Severe combined immunodeficiency syndrome
- D. Parkinson's disease
Explanation
Adenosine deaminase deficiency is an inherited disorder, which causes severe combined immunodeficiency syndrome, and it causes the afflicted person to have virtually no immunity to bacteria, viruses or fungi.
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