With reference to recent developments regarding ‘Recombinant Vector Vaccines’, consider the following statements : 1. Genetic engineering is applied in the development of these vaccines. 2. Bacteria and viruses are used as vectors. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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With reference to recent developments regarding ‘Recombinant Vector Vaccines’, consider the following statements : ​ 1. Genetic engineering is applied in the development of these vaccines. ​ 2. Bacteria and viruses are used as vectors. ​ Which of the statements given above is/are correct? ​

CollectorBabu · Accepted Answer

Correct Answer: Both 1 and 2 ​. Statement 1: Recombinant vaccines are products of genetic engineering, where a harmless agent such as yeast, is programmed to produce antigens of harmful pathogens. Statement 2: Recombinant vector vaccines are live replicating viruses that are engineered to carry extra genes derived from a pathogen.

With reference to recent developments regarding ‘Recombinant Vector Vaccines’, consider the following statements : 1. Genetic engineering is applied in the development of these vaccines. 2. Bacteria and viruses are used as vectors. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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