Earlier which animals were used to test the safety of polio…

Biology Biotechnology and Its Application Transgenic Animals Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 21, 2026

Earlier which animals were used to test the safety of polio vaccine?

Transgenic rat

Transgenic pigs

Transgenic mice

Transgenic sheep’s

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• Polio vaccines were initially tested for safety in transgenic mice before being approved for human use.

• Mice were genetically modified to be susceptible to poliovirus, allowing evaluation of vaccine efficacy and safety.

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