Adenosine deaminase (ADA)deficiency results in
A) Canavan disease.
B) hereditary emphysema.
C) neurotransmitter imbalances.
D) severe combined immune deficiency.
E) chronic myelogenous leukemia.

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ADA deficiency results in severe combined immune deficiency, also known as "bubble boy" disease. This is because ADA is necessary for the development of functional T and B cells, resulting in a severely compromised immune system.

Adenosine Deaminase (ADA)deficiency Results in