TRANSGENICS: HOW ARE THESE KNOWLEDGE BY STUDENTS IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES?

Abstract

Transgenics are genetically modified organisms obtained by inserting genetic material from another organism, usually from a different species. Despite the controversy surrounding GMOs, great benefits can be seen with their use. In order to identify the knowledge that students of a Biological Sciences course present on transgenic products, a qualitative and quantitative research was developed in a higher education institution belonging to the State University of Ceará, in which 90 students were interviewed. Data collection took place through the application of a questionnaire, the data being categorized, transformed into percentages and presented in the form of graphs and tables. From the results obtained, it became clear that the topic of transgenics needs to be better addressed in the academic field, with deficiencies in student learning being identified. Thus, it is necessary that learning strategies are developed, and the association of knowledge with the students' daily lives is highly feasible.