LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

BIOTECHNOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Flu vaccine in the form of a nasal spray is an example of:
A
Agricultural biotechnology.
B
Food and consumer goods biotechnology.
C
Environmental biotechnology.
D
Medical biotechnology
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Another intranasal vaccine (Flumist) was launched in 2003 and was administered using a syringe sprayer. Success of a vaccine depends not only on the delivery but also on the route of administration; for example, nasal immunization elicits potent immunoglobulin A (IgA) secretion in the respiratory tract.

Detailed explanation-2: -Available flu vaccines include: Several different brands of standard dose flu shots are available, including Afluria Quadrivalent, Fluarix Quadrivalent, FluLaval Quadrivalent, and Fluzone Quadrivalent. These vaccines are approved for use in children as young as 6 months.

Detailed explanation-3: -The nasal spray flu vaccine contains weakened (attenuated) viruses, so that they will not cause flu illness.

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