Severe combined immunodeficiency disease (SCID) is characterized by a complete lack of cellmediated and humoral immunity. This disorder results from a deficiency in which of the following enzymes?

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Adenosine deaminase deficiency leads to the accumulation of toxic metabolites that are particularly harmful to lymphocytes, causing severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID).  Severe combined immunodeficiency disease (SCID) is a disorder related to defects in the activity of the purine nucleotide catabolism enzyme, adenosine deaminase (ADA)

Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disease (SCID) Is Characterized by a Complete