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- Microbiologymedical-mcqs › microbiology
- Published
- 26 Jul 2019
- Last updated
- 28 May 2026
Explanation
Viruses possess a protein coat called a capsid, which is recognized by the immune system and serves as a target for vaccine development. This protein coat allows vaccines to stimulate immunity effectively. Other components like enzymes, polysaccharides, or lipids do not provide the same consistent target for vaccine design.
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