Conversation Questions Related to GM Food

Conversation Questions Related to GM Food

Conversation Questions Related to GM Food

Introduction to GM Food

1. What do you know about genetically modified (GM) food?

2. Have you ever eaten GM food, knowingly or unknowingly?

3. What’s the difference between GM food and organic food?

4. Do you think GM food is safe to eat? Why or why not?

5. Should people be more informed about what GM food is?

6. Is GM food common in your country?

7. Have you ever seen GM food labelled in a shop?

Science and Benefits of GM Food

8. Why do scientists modify the genes of crops and animals?

9. What are the possible benefits of GM food?

10. How can GM crops help in feeding the growing global population?

11. Do you think GM food can help in fighting world hunger?

12. Can GM food help reduce the use of pesticides?

13. What do you think about GM food that doesn’t spoil easily?

14. Is it a good idea to make crops more resistant to disease through genetic modification?

Concerns and Risks

15. What are some concerns people have about GM food?

16. Could GM food have unknown effects on human health?

17. Do you worry about the long-term impact of eating GM food?

18. Could GM crops affect the environment in a negative way?

19. Is it possible that GM plants could harm natural species?

20. Should we be concerned about the effects of GM food on biodiversity?

Conversation Questions Related to GM Food

Labelling and Consumer Choice

21. Should GM food be clearly labelled in supermarkets?

22. Would you buy a product if it said “contains GM ingredients”?

23. Do you think most people check labels for GM information?

24. Should consumers have the right to choose non-GM food?

25. How do you feel about eating food when you don’t know if it’s GM?

Government and Regulation

26. Should governments allow GM food to be sold freely?

27. What laws or rules should exist about GM food?

28. Should GM food be banned until it is proven safe?

29. Do you trust your government to regulate GM food properly?

30. Who should decide whether GM food is allowed: scientists, governments, or the public?

Global Perspectives

31. How do attitudes towards GM food differ around the world?

32. Why do some countries ban or restrict GM food?

33. Should rich countries share GM technology with poorer nations?

34. Do you think developing countries should grow GM crops?

35. What do you think about using GM food in food aid?

Personal Opinions and Ethics

36. Would you eat GM meat or dairy products? Why or why not?

37. Do you think animals should be genetically modified for food?

38. Is it ethical to change the genes of living things for our benefit?

39. Would you grow GM vegetables in your garden if you could?

40. If GM food looked and tasted better, would you choose it?

Conversation Questions Related to GM Food

The Future of Food

41. Do you think GM food will become more popular in the future?

42. Will people stop eating natural food one day?

43. Could GM food help us grow food on Mars or in extreme conditions?

44. What role do you think science should play in farming?

45. In 50 years, do you think all food will be genetically modified?

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