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P-2 Cell Biology and Biotechnology — Science STD 10 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceP-2 Cell Biology and Biotechnology2 Marks
Question
What are edible vaccines?
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Answer

  • Edible vaccines are those which are given as a food by incorporating them into the food-stuff.
  • Such edible vaccines are produced through biotechnology.
  • Transgenic potatoes are produced with the help of biotechnology which contain vaccine that act against bacteria like Vibrio cholera, Escherichiatoli.
  • If raw potatoes are consumed, then the immunity is generated in the body of a person. However, eating only raw potatoes generates the immunity against cholera and the disease caused due to E. coli.

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