Question

Describe two beneficial uses of viruses.

Answer 1

1) Viruses have been used extensively in molecular and cellular biology studies. These viruses provide the advantage of being simple systems that can be used to manipulate and investigate the functions of cells.

2) Viruses are being used as vectors or carriers that take the required material for treatment of a disease to various target cells. They have been studied extensively in management of inherited diseases and genetic engineering as well as cancers.