Why are genetically engineered lymphocytes periodically introduced into the patient in the treatment of $ADA$ deficiency?

  • A
    These cells have a short lifespan.
  • B
    These cells are immortal.
  • C
    The gene can be lost from these cells.
  • D
    $A$ and $C$

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$(v)$ Introduction of recombinant plasmid into $E. coli$.
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