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State whether the following is true or false. Bacteria E. coli is used as a vector to introduce the functional gene of ADA in human cells.

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State whether the following is true or false.

Bacteria E. coli is used as a vector to introduce the functional gene of ADA in human cells.

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उत्तर

This statement is false.

Explanation:

  • In the described ADA gene therapy, a retrovirus acts as the vector that inserts the functional ADA gene into bone marrow stem cells.
  • E. coli is used commercially to produce human insulin, not as the vector in this therapy.
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पाठ 16: Biotechnology and Its Applications - EXERCISES [पृष्ठ ८४०]

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पाठ 16 Biotechnology and Its Applications
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