Which vaccine type uses a harmless virus to deliver genetic material encoding an antigen?
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Correct answer: Vector-based vaccine
Vector-based vaccines use a harmless viral vector to deliver genes encoding the target antigen. The host cells produce the antigen, stimulating immunity. Examples include adenoviral vector vaccines.
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