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What is the primary mechanism of action of recombinant vaccines?
What is the primary mechanism of action of recombinant vaccines?
- Generating active immunity by administering whole cells or components of infectious agents
- Stimulating passive immunity through the administration of preformed antibodies
- Inducing an immune response by incorporating genes from pathogenic organisms into other cells (correct)
- Creating immunological memory through the direct administration of antigens
Which type of immunity is typically stimulated by vaccines made against whole cells or components of infectious agents?
Which type of immunity is typically stimulated by vaccines made against whole cells or components of infectious agents?
- Innate immunity
- Active immunity (correct)
- Acquired immunity
- Passive immunity
In what scenario is passive immunity used?
In what scenario is passive immunity used?
- For long-term protection against specific pathogens
- When there is not enough time to induce active protective immunity (correct)
- To elicit an immediate immune response
- To stimulate the production of memory cells
Which disease is mentioned as an example where passive immunity is used?
Which disease is mentioned as an example where passive immunity is used?
Why is passive immunity important for diseases like rabies?
Why is passive immunity important for diseases like rabies?
What is the primary purpose of recombinant vaccines?
What is the primary purpose of recombinant vaccines?
What type of immunity is typically stimulated by vaccines made against whole cells or components of infectious agents?
What type of immunity is typically stimulated by vaccines made against whole cells or components of infectious agents?
Which disease is mentioned as an example where passive immunity is used?
Which disease is mentioned as an example where passive immunity is used?
What is the primary difference between active and passive immunity?
What is the primary difference between active and passive immunity?
Why is passive immunity important for diseases where a mass vaccination scheme would not be cost-effective?
Why is passive immunity important for diseases where a mass vaccination scheme would not be cost-effective?
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