What is the economical importance of virus ? (At least 5 points plz.)
Viruses are microscopic infectious agents that require a host cell to survive, so they are non-living outside the host cell.
Economic importance of viruses are-
(1) They are used as cancer-fighting agents to attack cancerous cells without affecting normal cells.
(2) They are generally used as vectors to target specific cells and DNA for the treatment of various diseases.
(3) They are generally used to produce vaccines against polio, mumps, measles.
(4) They can be engineered to infect and destroy pests which attack crops, thus helping farmers to make money.
(5) The study and use of viruses have provided valuable information about various aspects of cell biology such as replication, transcription and thus helping in the study of various diseases.
Economic importance of viruses are-
(1) They are used as cancer-fighting agents to attack cancerous cells without affecting normal cells.
(2) They are generally used as vectors to target specific cells and DNA for the treatment of various diseases.
(3) They are generally used to produce vaccines against polio, mumps, measles.
(4) They can be engineered to infect and destroy pests which attack crops, thus helping farmers to make money.
(5) The study and use of viruses have provided valuable information about various aspects of cell biology such as replication, transcription and thus helping in the study of various diseases.