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[|http://www.ifgene.org/proscons.htm] __Summary-__ __This article shows the pros and cons of genetic engineering. Genetic engineering is when you change somethings genes. This can make the organism more__ __beneficial__ __for humans or other organisms, Some of the pros are that you can domesticate some plants and modify genetic make-up by selective breeding. you can also make "spare parts" for humans. This is helpful because people can make a better life for their children; however some people find this unethical. The cons of genetic engineering are that many people find this unethical. Some people think that its not okay to do these things. An example is that people think you__ __shouldn't__ __be able to clone humans. People think that if you clone a person it is unethical because you shouldn't do that to a person. Another con is that genetic engineering is unnatural people think that biotechnologists are "playing G-d." Scrambling genomes will lead to total chaos in evolution.__ __Reaction-__ __I think that genetic engineering is okay as long as it is done in moderation. I believe that genetic engineering is okay for purposes such as repopulating an endangered species. So long as the species is okay and does not get overpopulated. Also genetic engineering is okay when it is for an overall good purpose. But I think that if you have another child or replicate a human for the health of another baby its not fair to the child. therefore i think that its okay genetic engineering to be used in moderation.__