QuestionPro Survey - Biotechnology

Age

20-30

31-40

41-50

51-60

61 +

Level of Education

Grade 9

Matric

Degree or Diploma

Gender

Male

Female

What do you understand by biotechnology and genetic engineering?

What do you think the effects of biotechnology will have on our way of life in the next 10 years?

Positive effect

Negative effect

No change

The most well known application of genetic engineering is genetically modified foods. Have you heard of GM foods before?

Yes

No

Which of the following statements do you agree with? (Select all that you agree with)

GM food is good for the economy

GM food helps people in developing countries - can grow in where not normally found

GM food is safe for your health and future generations

GM food reduces the use of pesticides & fertilizers - reduces environmental pollution

GM foods are cheaper and have a longer shelf life

GM food development should be encouraged

In medicine there are many ways in which genetic engineering is used. Please select those you are familiar with. (Select all that apply)

Manufacturing of drugs like insulin and human growth hormone

Genetically modified animals for research of human diseases

Gene therapy

Genetic engineering and the ongoing research it entails will enhance the lives of people living with incurable or life-threatening diseases. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Agree

Disagree

Are you familiar with the terms Environmental and /or Industrial (white) biotechnology? (Select all that apply)

Environmental biotechnology (the ability to use micro-organisms to clean contaminated environments)

Industrial biotechnology (the ability to use micro-organisms in the manufacture of biofuels and bioplastics)