With reference to mRNA vaccines, consider the following statements:
1. mRNA vaccines work by instructing cells to produce a harmless version of a viral protein to trigger an immune response.
2. Unlike traditional vaccines, mRNA vaccines do not use live or weakened virus particles.
3. mRNA vaccines can be stored at room temperature for extended periods.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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With reference to mRNA vaccines, consider the following statements:
1. mRNA vaccines work by instructing cells to produce a harmless version of a viral protein to trigger an immune response.
2. Unlike traditional vaccines, mRNA vaccines do not use live or weakened virus particles.
3. mRNA vaccines can be stored at room temperature for extended periods.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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Statement 1 is correct: mRNA vaccines (e.g., Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna) teach cells to make a viral protein to trigger immunity.
Statement 2 is correct: mRNA vaccines do not use live or weakened virus particles.
Statement 3 is not correct: mRNA vaccines require ultra-cold storage and cannot be kept at room temperature for long periods.

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With reference to mRNA vaccines, consider the following statements: 1. mRNA vaccines work by instructing cells to produce a harmless version of a viral protein to trigger an immune response. 2. Unlike traditional vaccines, mRNA vaccines do not use live or weakened virus particles. 3. mRNA vaccines can be stored at room temperature for extended periods. Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

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