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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(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2


Answer: (c)        

Explanation:

Recombinant Vector Vaccines:

  • They are genetically modified and involve the use of genetic engineering to mimic the actual virus for which the vaccine is being produced. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
  • Recombinant vector vaccines are live replicating viruses that are engineered to carry extra genes derived from a pathogen—and these extra genes produce proteins against which we want to generate immunity. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

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