Biotechnological Production of Vaccines
Biology ⇒ Biotechnology and Applications
Biotechnological Production of Vaccines starts at 11 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how biotechnology has improved the safety of vaccines.
Describe one limitation of using bacteria as hosts for recombinant vaccine production.
Describe the basic steps involved in producing a recombinant protein vaccine.
Describe the difference between a live attenuated vaccine and a recombinant subunit vaccine.
Explain the importance of purification in the production of recombinant vaccines.
Explain the main advantage of using recombinant vaccines over traditional vaccines.
A biotechnology company is developing a recombinant vaccine using insect cell cultures. Explain one advantage and one disadvantage of using insect cells over bacterial cells for vaccine antigen production.
A new recombinant protein vaccine is being developed for a rapidly mutating virus. What biotechnological strategy can be used to ensure the vaccine remains effective against new viral strains?
Which host organism is commonly used for the production of recombinant vaccines?
(1) Escherichia coli
(2) Saccharomyces cerevisiae
(3) Both (1) and (2)
(4) None of the above
Which of the following best describes a vector used in recombinant vaccine production?
(1) A virus that causes disease
(2) A DNA molecule used to carry foreign genes into a host cell
(3) A protein that triggers immunity
(4) A chemical used to kill bacteria
Which of the following is a challenge in the development of DNA vaccines?
(1) Stability of DNA in the body
(2) Delivery into host cells
(3) Inducing a strong immune response
(4) All of the above
Which of the following is a key advantage of mRNA vaccines?
(1) They require live pathogens
(2) They can be rapidly designed and produced
(3) They are always given orally
(4) They do not require refrigeration
DNA vaccines work by introducing ________ into the body to stimulate an immune response.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the part of the immune system that responds to vaccine antigens.
Fill in the blank: The ________ technique is used to cut and join DNA fragments during recombinant vaccine production.
Fill in the blank: The ________ vaccine is an example of a DNA vaccine tested in humans.
State whether the following statement is True or False: Edible vaccines can help improve vaccine accessibility in developing countries.
True or False: All vaccines produced using biotechnology are administered by injection only.
True or False: Biotechnology allows for the rapid development of vaccines against emerging diseases.
True or False: Edible vaccines are produced by genetically modifying plants to express antigenic proteins.
