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Q: What animal does the gelatin used in vaccines come from?

A. Horses 
B. Cows 
C. Pigs 
D. Ducks

The correct answer is C. Pigs 
Gelatin used in vaccines comes from pigs, whereas that used in foods typically comes from cows.
 

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