UPSC Prelims 2021 · GS Paper 1 · Q35

Science & Technology

Medium · Recombinant Vector Vaccines

Consider the following statements regarding recombinant vector vaccine technology, as used in vaccines such as Covishield:

1. It is developed using genetic engineering techniques.

2. A harmless virus or bacterium is engineered to carry and deliver genetic material from the target pathogen, acting as a vector.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?