Question

In an experiment you fuse cells from two patients suffering from XP ( Xeroderma Pigmentosum). The fused cells will be expected to agree to which of the following?

a.

The resultant cells will have worsened case of XP

b.

Only one of the two NER defects that is dominant will be seen

c.

No XP defect in the resultant

d.

Both will show a similar effect of XP as before

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Answer: (c).No XP defect in the resultant

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