Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Human Health and Disease

Question:

 Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow :-
In a study to test a new vaccine against the viral disease, mouse model testing is done. In this process, mice are vaccinated and their blood samples were tested. Mice developed mild disease symptoms. After a few days, those mice were again infected with the virus. This time they do not show any disease symptoms. Their blood samples were tested. Two graphs show antibody concentration for the first and second infection in mice blood.

Which form of the pathogen is used in vaccination?

Options:

Activated and strong pathogenic antigens.

Inactivated and weakened pathogenic antigens.

Hyperactive and strong pathogen.

Preformed antibodies.

Correct Answer:

Inactivated and weakened pathogenic antigens.

Explanation:

Inactivated and weakened pathogenic antigens are used in vaccination.