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- Influenza virus (flu)
- rhinovirus (common cold)
- human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 9y agoSome viruses attack and destroy fungi and bacteria that is toxic to humans. The name of this helpful virus is bacteriophage (sometimes called phage).
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∙ 9y agoGenetically engineered viruses are the common types of viruses that are helpful to humans. However, biological viruses are the viruses that typically cause harm to humans.
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∙ 14y agofor me i think some viruses are also useful to man like tobacco mosaic virus
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∙ 14y agoI believe there aren't any helpful viruses.
BUT......
Some viruses target harmful organisms
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∙ 10y agoThey absorb fats from the body which help people lose weight.
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∙ 13y agoyes very useful.
Inert virii can be used to insert genetic material into cells so yes they are useful to a microbiologist.
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Why are viruses important to humans?
They can kill you.
Are fungi useful to humans?
Yes.Fungi is useful to us.They are used to make medicines.
Viruses that evolve in a geographically isolated area and are pathogenic to humans are called?
Emerging viruses
How can viruses be helpful?
Viruses that are harmless to humans can be used to infect bacteria or other pests eg rabbits
Why do Bacteria differ from viruses because bacteria have?
Because bacteria have only DNA as genetic material but viruses have RNA or DNA as genetic material. viruses are harmful but most of the bacteria are useful.
Is there any specific name for a helpful virus?
No. Any and all viruses are parasitic. There may not be any helpful viruses, but there are certainly a large quantity of harmless viruses, which doesn't infect humans, but rather specific animals or plants.
What is the useful effect of virus?
useful effect viruses
What are some of the useful attributes of viruses?
Regardless of the pathogenicity of certain viruses, benign viruses CAN be used to carry vaccines into the blood stream and cells, thereby being useful. Other viruses, such as those which live in (or off of) certain plants cause that plant to produce certain useful (at least to humans) chemicals such as anti-bacterial compounds. Viruses will also most likely be the first carrier vector of DNA therapy for a variety of human and animal illnesses, since they easily enter cell membranes and can insert their DNA or RNA into the host cell's own genetic material
What microorganism isn't useful?
Viruses and some bacteria aren't useful.
Why are viruses important to humans?
They can kill you.
How is an elecron microscope useful?
Its useful to see very small microorganisms & useful to study about small viruses etc.
How are viruses good for humans?
the viruses help the immune system adapt and get stronger
A List of viruses that can be spread to humans. I'm doing a Biology paper and i need a list of viruses that can be spreadable to humans and ect.?
the flu...
How snakes are useful for humans?
Snakes don't help humans..but they are useful for entertainment..but are dangerous.
Are fungi useful to humans?
Yes.Fungi is useful to us.They are used to make medicines.
Viruses that evolve in a geographically isolated area and are pathogenic to humans are called?
Emerging viruses
How is magnet useful to refrigerator?
its not useful for the refrigerator its useful for humans only....
