Biology of Coronavirus and Call for United Action
The Vedanta Kesari|May 2020
The article presents a brief, clear picture of Coronavirus – why it is so lethal, fastspreading, its biology, disease, and cure, and a call for united action against the pandemic.
SWAMI MUKTIDANANDA
Biology of Coronavirus and Call for United Action

What is a Virus?

We have to first understand the simple structure of a typical cell very briefly. Then even as laymen, we will be able to understand how the structure of coronavirus is different from a typical cell. It is a common man’s understanding and knowledge of Coronavirus which is the key to the implementation of preventive measures and solutions to prevent pandemic`.

“Protoplasm is the physical basis of life” is the fundamental concept of cell biology and life science as defined by William Huxley, an English biologist, and anthropologist. The cell content within the cell membrane is called protoplasm. The matrix residing within the cell membrane and outside the centrally located nucleus is called cytoplasm. So, cytoplasm with organelles and nucleus containing the genetic material (DNA) are the constituents of protoplasm.

Virus as a bridge between the living and non-living

A virus is an unusual very primitive parasitic entity that has both living and nonliving characteristics. It is a mysterious invisible, non-living, micro-crystal or dust particle when outside the living host. But it assumes life soon after it enters a living host (ranging from amoeba to man and also plants). Therefore, it is an obligatory parasite. It has neither cytoplasm nor cell organelles. It has only genetic material, either DNA or RNA surrounded by a protein coat. Therefore, the virus is considered as a bridge between the living and the non-living. This is known to all those who studied biology and theories on the origin of life.

Understanding the nature of Coronavirus

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