Which of the following is a characteristic of 'Third Generation' vaccines?
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Correct answer: They consist of pure DNA (DNA vaccines)
Third-generation vaccines (DNA vaccines) involve injecting a plasmid carrying the gene for the pathogen's antigen directly into the host. The host's cells then express the antigen, triggering both humoral and cell-mediated immune responses — a significant advantage over earlier vaccine generations.
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