Attenuated Vaccines Are Generally More Effective Than Subunit Vaccines Because

question 20

Multiple Choice

Attenuated vaccines are generally more effective than subunit vaccines because:

• A)subunit vaccines do not require booster shots.
• B)attenuated vaccines may permit viral growth with enhanced disease mimicry
• C)attenuated vaccines only elicit a humoral immune response.
• D)attenuated vaccines elicit a weak immune response.
• E)subunit vaccines elicit both a humoral and cell-mediated immune response.

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Definitions:

Electrons

subatomic particles with a negative charge, found in all atoms and acting as the primary carrier of electricity in solids.

Valence Shells

The outermost electron shell of an atom that determines its bonding behavior with other atoms.

Cation

A particle with one or more units of positive charge, such as a hydrogen ion (H+) or calcium ion (Ca2+). Compare with anion.

Anion

A particle with one or more units of negative charge, such as a chloride ion (Cl-) or hydroxide ion (OH-). Compare with cation.