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MIC 121 Role and Applications of Microorganisms Objective Question

Question

A vaccine type that uses a weakened form of the pathogen to stimulate the immune system, such as oral polio or measles vaccines, is known as what?
Options
A Inactivated vaccine
B Subunit/recombinant vaccine
C Live attenuated vaccine
Correct Answer
D Toxoid vaccine
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 4 describes 'Live attenuated' vaccines as using 'weakened pathogen (e.g., oral polio, measles)'.

Hint

Review the descriptions of vaccine types under 'VACCINES' on page 4.

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