Critical thinking about biology.?

Question

Do you agree or disagree that a knowledge of biology is essential in the battle against disease? Explain your answer.

Answer 1

I absolutely agree that understanding biology is essential in the battle against disease.  The key aspect of having a knowledge of biology is that one aspect of biology is evolution and, it is only through the understanding of evolution that one can begin to understand how disease causing agents (called antigens which are bacteria and viruses) can and are becoming immune to drugs designed to destroy the antigens.  

In order to totally understand what is occurring, a basic understanding of DNA and mutation is preferable as well as the process of mitosis.  These all provide information so that people can become better thinkers and can make better decisions about health and disease.