Biology PYQ 162 of 227 · Human Health, Diseases & Immunity

Which of the following is mRNA vaccine used against Covid-19 infection?

  1. ASinovac
  2. BNovavax
  3. CModerna
  4. DSputnik

UPPSC 2023

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Correct answer: (c) Moderna

Explanation

Moderna (Spikevax) is an mRNA vaccine carrying modified mRNA that encodes the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2.

The mRNA is wrapped in lipid nanoparticles and given as intramuscular doses.

Sinovac is inactivated, Novavax is protein-subunit, and Sputnik is a viral-vector vaccine.

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