A child born without an enzyme necessary for the development of B and T lymphocytes will have SCID, or severe immunodeficiency.

Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) is a group of rare inherited disorders related to the immune system. People with SCID are typically very vulnerable to infections because their immune system is weak or absent. The most common type of SCID is caused by a mutation in one particular gene located on the X chromosome.A scientist wants to develop a treatment solution for the most common type of SCID. Several types of biotechnology are described below.Types of BiotechnologyBiotechnology Descriptiongene cloning a segment of an individual's DNA is copied exactlyand multiplied many times during a short periodgene therapy specific gene sequences are inserted into anindividual's cells to replace defective genesartificial selection organisms with specific qualities are bred togetherto produce a specific type of offspringgenetic fingerprinting specific genetic markers are used to create a uniqueprofile of an individual's DNABased on the information above, which type of biotechnology would the scientist most likely use to design a treatment plan for a patient with the most common type of SCID? A. gene cloning B. artificial selection C. genetic fingerprinting D. gene therapy

Provide a brief definition of immunodeficiency.

What is the name of the disease in which B and T cells are not formed, leaving an individual unable to fight infection?Multiple choice question.Severe combined immunodeficiencyInfectious mononucleosisSickle-cell diseaseAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Select the two types of treatments that have successfully cured children born with severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID).Multiple select question.Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART)Long-term antibiotic therapyGene therapyAnti-IgE antibodiesBone marrow transplantation

What is the disease that HIV develops into?