Question 5
Discuss with your teacher what does a suitable gene means, in the context of DNA vaccines.
Answer
A ‘suitable gene’ refers to a specific DNA segment which can be injected into the cells of the host body to produce specific proteins. This protein kills the specific disease-causing organism in the host body and provides immunity.
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