Question

ADA stands for _______

(a) Adenine nucleotide amine

(b) Vitamin A deficiency

(c) Adenosine deaminase

(d) A double bond amine

I have been asked this question during an interview.

My doubt is from Biotechnological Applications in Medicine: Gene Therapy topic in section Biotechnology and its Applications of Biology – Class 12

Answer 1

The correct option is (c) Adenosine deaminase

To explain I would say: ADA stands for Adenosine deaminase. It is an enzyme that brings about the breakdown of purines. In humans, it helps in the development and maintenance of the immune system. Thus ADA deficiency leads to immune disorder.