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Which one of the following transgenic animals is being used to test the safety of the polio vaccine?
Which one of the following transgenic animals is being used to test the safety of the polio vaccine?
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- Transgenic mice = Common in vaccine research due to their genetic similarity and ease of modification.
Updated On: Feb 17, 2025
- Sheep
- Goat
- Pig
- Mice
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Transgenic mice are widely used in biomedical research, including testing the safety and efficacy of vaccines like the polio vaccine.
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