NEET2010ZoologyBiotechnology and Its ApplicationsActual
Which one of the following cannot be used for preparation of vaccines against plague?
Options
- AFormalin-inactivated suspensions of virulent bacteria
- BAvirulent live bacteria
- CSynthetic capsular polysaccharide material
- DHeat-killed suspensions of virulent bacteria
Correct answer
C. Synthetic capsular polysaccharide material
Step-by-step solution
Synthetic capsular polysaccharide vaccines are available for the treatment of pneumonia and meningitis. Vaccines against plague are prepared from the suspensions of attenuated or heat killed virulent bacteria or avirulent live bacteria.