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प्रश्न
Why are vaccines made by biotechnology preferred?
उत्तर
- Vaccines produced by biotechnology are comparatively safer than using completely or partially killed pathogens as vaccines.
- These vaccines are more thermo-stable.
- Vaccines produced by biotechnology remain active for longer periods in the body.
- Edible vaccines are being produced using biotechnology. e.g. Transgenic potatoes provide immunity against cholera and diseases caused by Escherichia coli.
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