Question

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?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

Correct option is (c) Both 1 and 2

Recombinant vector vaccines are bacteria or viruses that are genetically engineered to carry extra genes derived from a pathogen. So, both statements are right.