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mRNA vaccines work by delivering genetic instructions for cells to produce a viral ________ protein.

  1. Envelope
  2. Spike
  3. Capsid
  4. Matrix

Answer: Spike

mRNA vaccines (e.g., COVID-19) encode the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2. Cells produce it, triggering immune response without live virus. Platform enables rapid vaccine development. [[ICMR, MoHFW Guidelines]]

Topic Biology - Vaccinology
Exam Relevance SSC CGL, Railway NTPC, UPSC CAPF