Question

In which way has the study of biology helped us to control infectious diseases?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Biological research and tools has helped a lot to control and eradicate communicable diseases. It helps us in various ways, some of them are: (a) To know the nature of disease. (b) To find out the mode of transmission of disease.

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Answer 2

Answer:

• Various advancements that have occurred in the field of biology have helped us gain a better understanding to fight against various infectious diseases.
• Biology has helped us study the life cycle of various parasites, pathogens, and vectors along with the modes of transmission of various diseases and the measures for controlling them.
• Vaccination programmes against several infectious diseases such as small pox, chicken pox, tuberculosis, etc. have helped eradicate these diseases.
• Biotechnology has helped in the preparation of newer and safer drugs and vaccines.
• Antibiotics have also played an important role in treating infectious diseases.