Biology
'Prophylaxis' is a significant concept in medical science to prevent humans from many diseases. Specific vaccines for different diseases are prepared by different methods. Which of the following statements are mismatched?
P. Salk's vaccine for typhoid - using toxoids.
Q. BCG vaccine for tuberculosis - using living weakened germs.
R. Salk's vaccine for poliomyelitis - using killed germs.
- Only P
- Only R
- Only P and Q
- Only Q and R
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Only P
Reason — The correct match should be:
TAB vaccine for typhoid - using killed germs.
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