Most domesticated animals and plants that we use for food benefit from a mutuali

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Most domesticated animals and plants that we use for food benefit from a mutualistic relationship with us. In exchange for food, we care for them and ensure their continued reproduction. However, through crossbreeding and genetic engineering (to increase food production) we have eliminated many of the adaptive traits they need for survival in the wild. How do you feel about this form of mutualism we have imposed on other species? How would your life be changed if we decided to end this mutualistic relationship? Do you believe that domesticated animals we raise should be treated as humanely as possible during the time we are fattening them up for slaughter? Explain. What effect might this have on the price and availability of meat produced from such animals?

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1)

The mutualism that we imposed on some species would be good, because here both are benefiting. However, we should not allow genetically modified species into wild, this will cause allelic imbalance in those species and it causes unevenness in ecological niche. I will support, GM process, if the species acquiring new characterises that should be beneficial to the human race. For example, production of flavor saver tomato, BT cotton, and cows with grate milk yielding ability etc.

2)

If we decide to end this mutualistic relationship, then we cannot get any food, which we are getting from plants and animals. So, our life will be miserable and we have to check for other ways to find food. In fact, if we stick this decision, then there might be a chance of extinction of our race.    

3)

No, if we feel that way, then how can we get meat as a meal. So, no one can get a hamburger or chicken to eat…..! However, in recent advances of genetic engineering some researchers have been trying to grow meat in the laboratory. This will help to make out future generations self-sufficient for food.

4)

The price might increases.     

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