Practice mode Biotechnology

How is the recombinant hepatitis B vaccine produced?

Correct answer B. Yeast cells containing the gene for the viral surface antigen produce the antigen

Explanation

The gene for hepatitis B surface antigen is inserted into yeast, which secretes the protein. The purified antigen triggers immunity without any risk of infection, as no viral genome is present.

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