Question

Discuss the pros and cons of using biotechnological tecniques over other methods of production.

Answer 1

The pros of using biotechnological techniques over other methods of production are:

• Biotechnological techniques are advocate of organic production
• The amount of waste is minimized
• Rate of production can be accelerated
• Risk of toxicity in final product can be minimized

The cons of using biotechnological techniques over other methods of production are:

• Biotechnological techniques can be quite costly
• High risk of technological abuse is associated with the same
• The end products may not reflect the desired characteristics of production