Genetic Engineering: Animal and Plant

“The age of genetic engineering is changing our lives, whether we like it or not” (Tagliaferro 9). This quote by Linda Tagliaferro is an excellent quote to explain how genetic engineering is currently standing, whether one is fore or against genetic engineering. In the old days animals went on with their lives breeding and reproducing in a manner that was unknown to civilization. However, through the years science and technology has surpassed the ways of the old, even though the rest of the world was not willing to move on with the change. It all first all started with the concept of selective breeding, which is still done today by arranging animals to breed together to enhance and increase genetic make-up (“Genetic Engineering” 1 of 2). Today we can use plants to produce and grow the way producers wish. Scientist have now been able to genetically alter plants to be resistant against pests and withstand harsh weather conditions like the one we presently had this past summer. They have also been able to produce animals that are faster maturing with safer productive meat for less money (Virtual High School 1of 2).

Today producers have the ability to produce higher yields in crops to not only earn a higher additional amount of money, but to also produce more for customers that live in and outside the U.S. and why shouldn’t they? Americans have the knowledge and technology to advance the world in the area of genetics. Not only should producers optimize their quality and quantity of yields, in crops, and cutability,