A DNA plasmid encoding a protein antigen from West Nile virus is injected into muscle cells of a horse.This is an example of a(n)
A)subunit vaccine.
B)conjugated vaccine.
C)nucleic acid vaccine.
D)attenuated whole-agent vaccine.
E)live whole-agent vaccine.

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Injecting a DNA plasmid encoding a protein antigen is an example of a nucleic acid vaccine. This type of vaccine introduces genetic material (DNA or RNA) into the body, leading to the production of the antigen by the host cells. The immune system then recognizes and responds to the antigen, providing immunity against the virus.

A DNA Plasmid Encoding a Protein Antigen from West Nile