A DNA Plasmid Encoding a Protein Antigen from West Nile

question 9

Multiple Choice

A DNA plasmid encoding a protein antigen from West Nile virus is injected into muscle cells of a horse. This is an example of a(n)

• A) subunit vaccine.
• B) attenuated whole- agent vaccine.
• C) conjugated vaccine.
• D) live whole- agent vaccine.
• E) nucleic acid vaccine.

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