Part one of term paper
Due to more and more technological advances in genetic engineering, gene splicing, DNA fingerprinting, and mapping, breakthroughs in the agricultural productivity are being made. This new DNA technology allows scientists to do things such as increase food production, reduce the plant’s dependency on pesticides and other harmful chemicals, ...

Part two of term paper
... can be identified. By marking a piece of DNA associated with a specific trait, scientists can determine the location of genes which are important for desirable traits. It is much easier to select plants and animals that have been mapped for important traits than waiting until they are fully-grown. This way, animals and plants are recognized at an earlier state whether or not they will be useful in breeding. DNA fingerprinting also makes it easier to ensure that organisms are homozygous for c ...