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The genetic defect-adenosine deaminase (...

The genetic defect-adenosine deaminase (ADA) deficiency may be cured permanently by

A

Enzyme replacement therapy

B

Periodic infusion of genetically engineered lymphocytes having functional ADA cDNA

C

Administering adenosine deaminase activators

D

Introducing bone marrow cells producing ADA into cells at early embryonic stages

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