Acellular Vaccines and Subunit Vaccines

question 24

Multiple Choice

Acellular vaccines and subunit vaccines

• A)contain modified bacterial exotoxin molecules.
• B)contain select antigenic components of a pathogen rather than whole cells or viruses.
• C)utilize DNA strands that will produce the antigen.
• D)confer passive immunity.
• E)are always genetically engineered.

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Definitions:

Protein Fibers

Long, string-like structures, composed of proteins, that serve various roles in the body, including structural support and movement.

Fluid Matrix

Refers to the liquid component of various tissues and substances, where other parts are suspended or dissolved.

Blood

A type of bodily fluid in humans and other animals that delivers necessary substances such as nutrients and oxygen to the cells and transports metabolic waste products away from those same cells.

Cardiac Muscle

A specialized form of muscle found in the heart, characterized by its ability to contract involuntarily and rhythmically.