Pros of Biotechnology – Specific traits or characteristics can be inserted in a species, for example pest – resistant genes inserted into crops to enable more crops be harvested. – small samples of macro molecules can be artificially produced through a Polymerase chain reaction. – It enables genetic screening to detect genetic/hereditary disorders in unborn babies. – It artificially produces vital hormones or proteins that are E sensual by inserting the coding genes into bacteria cells. Cons of Biotechnology – species reproduce at a higher rate compared to the wild species present and cause extinction. – Species have side effects such as a short lifespan, mutations and physical defects. – The technology used is advanced and expensive – May harbor new strains of diseases or viruses Biotechnology Argumentative Essay Biotechnology has been around for decades although not a large amount of the agriculture, and the farming population knew about it. But as of today many people already know about biotechnology, and it's effects. Already intelligent with this knowledge they have been using it for many helpful purposes. First of all biotechnology means the exploitation of biological processes for industrial and other purposes. It is the use of living systems and organisms to develop or make useful products, or "any technological application that uses biological systems, living organisms, or derivatives there of, to make or modify products or processes for specific use” This may sound complicated and unsafe at first, but, you have to understand that biotechnology is safe, healthy, and provides many benefits. Some benefits can be better tasting produce, fruits and vegetables that hold flavor and texture longer, and produce that can actually provide health benefits to the consumer. Many other reasons including these help better explain why biotechnology is becoming an easier, common and economical way of producing more l