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.