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MIC 121 Role and Applications of Microorganisms Objective Question

Question

Which type of vaccine involves engineered yeast producing a pathogen protein, as seen in the hepatitis B vaccine?
Options
A Live attenuated
B Inactivated
C Subunit/recombinant
Correct Answer
D Whole pathogen
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 4 mentions 'Subunit/recombinant' vaccines as utilizing 'engineered yeast produces pathogen protein (e.g., hepatitis B)'.

Hint

Look for the vaccine type that involves genetic engineering for protein production on page 4.

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