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(a) Mention the cause and the body system affected by ADA deficiency in humans.
(b) Name the vector used for transferring ADA- DNA into the recipient cells in humans. Name the recipient cells.

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(a) Cause : Deletion of the gene for the enzyme adenosine deaminase, Body System Affected - Immune system.
(b) Vector: retroviral vector (ADA cDNA), Recipient cells - Lymphocytes.
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