Biology and Human Welfare

In this chapter, we will learn the causative agents and modes of transmission of various diseases. It also makes us understand the different types and components of immunity. We will also know about vaccination and various disorders of the immune system.

In this chapter, we will discuss the various strategies for enhancement in food production. It gives a brief description of inbreeding, outbreeding, totipotency, single cell protein and plant breeding programs.

In this chapter, we will talk about various microbes which are involved in human welfare. Here, we will discuss microbes and their products, their role in sewage treatment, biogas production and as biocontrol agents and biofertilisers.