Q168 / 180 · NEET 2016 (Phase 1) · Zoology

Antivenom injection contains preformed antibodies while polio drops that are administered into the body contain

  • A
    Activated pathogens
  • B
    Harvested antibodies
  • C
    Gamma globulins
  • Correct answer
    D
    Attenuated pathogens

Solution

OPV sabin - Live attenuated vaccine.


Polio (also known as Poliomyelitis) is a highly contagious disease caused by a virus that results in muscular weakness. Polio vaccines are vaccines used to prevent poliomyelitis. Two types are used: an inactivated Polio virus given by injection and a weakened Polio virus given by mouth.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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