RNA Vaccines (mRNA Vaccine) - Basis of Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, Animation

Vaccines prepare the body to fight off disease causing . . .

• proteins

• pathogens

• spike proteins

• antigens

The mRNA vaccine mimics the virus so the body produces ___ that will fight the virus.

• antibodies

• antivirals

• antigens

Conventional vaccines use . . . (check all that apply)

• Weakened pathogen

• Inactivated pathogen

• Part of pathogen (antigen)

• mRNA

RNA vaccines contain _____ that code for an ______. (Be sure to put both answers.)

• pathogen; antigen

• DNA; mRNA

• mRNA; antigen

Once inside the cell, the mRNA causes the cell to make a _____.

• protein

• mRNA

• DNA

Where is the antigen displayed on the cell?

• Inside the nucleus

• On the surface of the cell.

• Inside the ribosome.

True or false:   mRNA vaccines are more difficult to produce than conventional vaccines.

• True

• False

mRNA never enters the nucleus of the cell.

• True

• False

mRNA vaccines require uninterrupted ____ during transportation and storage.

• packaging

• refrigeration

• sealment