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Genetic engineering is the process of altering DNA to create a certain characteristic or trait. It started years and years ago, and is used often in our day and time. Selective breeding, hybridization, and inbreeding are some of the earliest techniques used to genetically engineer an organism. Selective breeding is the process in which humans take advantage of the variation in the genes of animals to create the desired sequence of traits. This technique has been used to make many different breeds of animals and types of plants for a very long time. It was also used to better the produce of farms. Whether that be in the form of animals or plants. In example, a cow could be genetically modified to have more meat. Luther Burbank, known
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A clone is a member of a population of genetically identical cells produced from a single cell. Wilmut took the nucleus of an egg cell out and fused it to a cell taken from an adult. When it begins to divide, it is placed in a foster mother’s reproductive system. From here the cell will develop as usual and be born like any other animal. This process could potentially save endangered species! However, cloned animals may have genetic defects and health issues.
Through genetic engineering, many profitable things have been produced and found. Medical substances such as insulin can now be made faster and are more affordable. It is possible that certain diseases could be tackled and hopefully defeated. Nutrients and proteins specifically needed by humans can be produced in abundance. Food supplies can be improved and increased just by changing something’s genetic code so it has a higher production capacity. Many plants are now rot-resistant and create their own, natural pesticide and animals can be modified to produce even more meat! Not only could genetic modification on animals and plants be done, but on humans too. We could be
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The genetics of plants and animals alike were made the way the were for a reason. They weren’t meant to be changed to compete with the needs of humans. Although it may seem fine and dandy, it really is not okay at all. When modifying plants to ward off pesky insects, you might also be getting rid of organisms that are beneficial to the well-being of plants. The animals produced to have a higher meat capacity could have health issues and genetic defects. These problems more than likely cause them a great deal of pain. And who wants to live longer? By the time someone is in their 80s or 90s, they have already lived their life and there isn’t much else to do with it. Also, every species needs its own genetic diversity. If everything and everyone are the same or very similar, there would be less and less variation in species, whether that be human, animal or plant, and the uniqueness we find beautiful in things would be gone.
In conclusion, genetic engineering is not right. Although it has shown to be beneficial in some areas, it seems as though the cons of this phenomenon far outweigh the pros of it. I believe that the possible pain it could cause should be avoided. Especially if the next step is to try it on humans. That would be completely and totally immoral. What is the point in ruining the beauty of everything around