The Diphtheria Component of the DTaP Vaccine is A(n)

Question

The diphtheria component of the DTaP vaccine is a(n)
A) toxin.
B) toxoid.
C) antitoxin.
D) antitoxoid.

Accepted Answer

The diphtheria component of the DTaP vaccine is a toxoid, which is a modified form of the diphtheria toxin that has been made non-toxic but still stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies against the actual toxin.