NEETZoologyHuman Health and Diseases
How does recombinant DNA technology impact vaccine production?
Options
- AIt allows the production of antigenic polypeptides in bacteria or yeast
- BIt allows direct injection of preformed antibodies
- CIt increases the production of vaccines
- DIt has no impact on vaccine production
Correct answer
A. It allows the production of antigenic polypeptides in bacteria or yeast
Step-by-step solution
Active immunity is slow and takes time to give its full effective response when a host is exposed to antigens.Passive immunity is the term used for the process of injecting ready-made antibodies to protect the body against foreign agents.Colostrum is the yellowish fluid secreted by the mother during the initial days of lactationVaccines are introduced into the body to produce antibodies against antigenic proteins of pathogen or inactivated/weakened pathogen, which would neutralize the pathogenic agents during actua