With reference to Mosquirix, consider the following statements:1.It is the first vaccine to be developed against any parasite.2.It will provide protection against malaria caused by Plasmodium vivax.Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

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Q. With reference to Mosquirix, consider the following statements
:1.It is the first vaccine to be developed against any parasite.
2.It will provide protection against malaria caused by Plasmodium vivax.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B

Notes:

Statement 1 is correct: Mosquirix is the first vaccine to be developed against any parasite.
Statement 2 is incorrect:Mosquirix is supposed to provide protection against malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum

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