Biological Classification And System Of Classification Question 126
Question: A suspension of killed or attenuated bacteria useful for artificial immunization is
Options:
A) Bacteriocin
B) Bacteriolysin
C) Bacterin
D) Barophile
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
A suspension of killed or attenuated bacteria useful for artificial immunization is called a Bacterin. So, the correct answer should be Option C: Bacterin.
Bacteriocin (Option A) is a protein produced by bacteria of one strain and active against those of a closely related strain. Bacteriolysin (Option B) is a substance produced by certain bacteria that is capable of lysing (breaking down) certain other bacteria. Barophile (Option D) is an organism that lives under extreme atmospheric pressure.