Question

When a new viral infection appears in a population,scientists usually try to develop a vaccine against the virus. Which substances would most likely be contained in the new vaccin

Answer 1

Antigen, stabilizers, surfactants, diluents, preservatives

Step-by-step explanation:

• Antigen: This is part of the protein structure virus or part of its genetic material. These parts are active. But sometimes, the inactivated form of the virus is also included in the vaccine.
• Stabilizers: Avoid other chemical reactions occurring in the interior of the vaccine.
• Surfactants: They prevent the occurrence of sedimentation and agglutination of the elements inside the vaccine.
• Diluent: Used to dilute the vaccine in an appropriate concentration before being used.
• Preservatives: As the word says, preservatives avoid any possible contamination of the vaccine. These elements´ use depends on the doses prepared. If it is only for one-person use, then they are not needed. But if the doses are to be used by more than one person, they need preservatives because once the vaccine is opened it is vulnerable to contamination.