Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Which part of the human body are bone marrow cells removed from to perform SCID gene therapy?

  1. wrist

  2. skull

  3. hip bone

  4. lung
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Explanation

Bone marrow for SCID gene therapy and transplants is typically harvested from the iliac crest of the hip bone, as it contains abundant marrow and is easily accessible. The procedure involves extracting stem cells for genetic modification.

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