Table 1. Responses
to questions relating to knowledge about biotechnology. |
Do you agree that: |
% of respondents (n = 87) |
||
agree |
disagree |
unsure |
|
Ordinary tomatoes do not contain genes while genetically modified tomatoes do |
12.6 |
66.7 |
20.7 |
The cloning of humans results in perfectly identical descendants (including physical characteristics and personality) |
20.7 |
73.6 |
5.7 |
If a person eats genetically modified fruits their own genes could be modified as a result |
11.5 |
66.7 |
21.8 |
The yeast used to make beer contains living organisms |
75.9 |
8.0 |
16.1 |
More than half the genes of humans are identical to those of chimpanzees |
58.6 |
11.5 |
29.9 |
It is impossible to transfer animal genes to plants |
19.5 |
48.3 |
32.2 |
Criminal tendencies are mainly inherited genetically |
19.5 |
64.4 |
16.1 |
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