Authors :
Richelle C. Castro
Volume/Issue :
Volume 7 - 2022, Issue 7 - July
Google Scholar :
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Scribd :
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6982401
Abstract :
There are many modifications and
advancements that happen in different fields. Science is not
an exemption for it is always partnered with technology.
One of the recent innovations in the field of Genetics are
the genetically modified organisms (GMOs) which are very
controversial for its positive and negative effects to the
health of the consumers, existence of stronger pests, and
economic effects. This study aims to collect the general
awareness and perception of Grade 9 students of a state
laboratory high school about the Genetically Modified
Organism (GMO) products. This paper displays that the
23 Grade 9 student participants from a state laboratory
high school batch 2021-2022. The male is 30.43% of the
respondents’ sex and the female constitutes 69.57% of the
participants. Moreover, the age range of the participants
is 13-16 years old. Qualitative research method was
utilized through survey questionnaires via Google Forms.
The study was conducted on December 22, 2021. In
conclusion, there is a lack of awareness of the Genetically
Modified Organism (GMO) products in terms of Basic
knowledge about GMOs, and GMO products effects on
human health.
Keywords :
GMO, awareness, survey, high school students
There are many modifications and
advancements that happen in different fields. Science is not
an exemption for it is always partnered with technology.
One of the recent innovations in the field of Genetics are
the genetically modified organisms (GMOs) which are very
controversial for its positive and negative effects to the
health of the consumers, existence of stronger pests, and
economic effects. This study aims to collect the general
awareness and perception of Grade 9 students of a state
laboratory high school about the Genetically Modified
Organism (GMO) products. This paper displays that the
23 Grade 9 student participants from a state laboratory
high school batch 2021-2022. The male is 30.43% of the
respondents’ sex and the female constitutes 69.57% of the
participants. Moreover, the age range of the participants
is 13-16 years old. Qualitative research method was
utilized through survey questionnaires via Google Forms.
The study was conducted on December 22, 2021. In
conclusion, there is a lack of awareness of the Genetically
Modified Organism (GMO) products in terms of Basic
knowledge about GMOs, and GMO products effects on
human health.
Keywords :
GMO, awareness, survey, high school students
