ESL Questions Genetic Engineering
Genetic Engineering
The code of life. These questions explore the science of DNA, the ethics of changing nature, and the future of medicine and food.
Beginner
Do you like to see a tall sunflower?
Can you name a thing that is a part of your body?
How do you say 'science' in your language?
Is it better to be natural or to be strong?
Do you want to live for a very long time?
Why do we look like our parents?
Are you a fan of eating sweet corn?
Can you find a photo of a scientist?
Is it fun to learn about how plants grow?
What is the most amazing thing about life?
Do you like to drink cold milk?
Is it okay to change a plant to make it better?
Can you name a color of a bright flower?
Do you want to see a blue rose?
Are you happy when people find a cure for a cold?
Intermediate
What would you do if you could choose the eye color of your future baby?
How do you feel when you read about a 'cloned' animal like a sheep or a cat?
Is it better to have 'organic food' or 'GMO food' that can feed more people?
How do you decide if changing human DNA is a 'miracle' or a 'mistake'?
Why do some people fear that we are 'playing God' with the natural world?
Have you ever eaten a fruit that was engineered to be seedless?
Do you think that 'Genetic Editing' will make the world a healthier place?
How do you feel about the idea of 'designer babies' who are faster and smarter?
Is it a good idea to bring back extinct animals like the Woolly Mammoth?
What is the most interesting science story you have ever heard about DNA?
Should we prioritize 'curing diseases' over 'enhancing' human abilities?
How often do you think about the genes you got from your grandparents?
Why is 'The Lab' the place where the future of our food is being made?
Is it difficult to understand the complex science of how cells work?
How do you feel about mosquitoes being changed so they cannot carry malaria?
Do you prefer a world where everything stays the way nature made it?
What is the best way to handle a situation where a new technology is scary?
How do you handle a situation where you disagree with a scientific choice?
Should every person learn the basics of genetics in primary school?
What is the role of 'the ethics board' in deciding what scientists can do?
How do you feel when you see a medicine save a person's life?
Is it possible for humans to accidentally change nature in a bad way?
Why do we use the word 'blueprint' for the information inside our cells?
What is one trait you are glad you inherited from your family?
How do you feel when you look at a glowing fish in an aquarium?
Advanced
Is 'CRISPR-Cas9' the most revolutionary tool in the history of human medicine?
How does 'The Double Helix' structure allow DNA to replicate itself?
Should we move toward 'Universal Genetic Screening' for all newborns?
Is 'Germline Editing' (changes that are passed down) too risky for humanity?
How does 'The Gene Drive' technology allow a trait to spread through a whole species?
Should we prioritize 'Food Security' by engineering drought-resistant crops?
How do 'Epigenetics' show that our environment can turn genes on and off?
Is 'Biological Inequality' a threat if only the rich can afford genetic upgrades?
How does 'The Human Genome Project' serve as a map for modern biology?
Should we regulate 'the patenting of life' and genetic sequences?
How does 'Xenotransplantation' (using animal organs) solve the donor crisis?
Is 'Bioethics' keeping pace with the rapid speed of laboratory discovery?
How do 'Genetically Modified Organisms' (GMOs) impact local biodiversity?
Should we encourage 'Citizen Science' (DIY bio-hacking) in home labs?
How does 'The feeling of playing God' impact public trust in biotechnology?
Is 'Aging' a genetic program that can be slowed down or stopped?
How do 'DNA markers' help us understand the migration of ancient humans?
Should we use 'AI' to design entirely new proteins and enzymes for medicine?
How does 'The possibility of unintended consequences' slow down field trials?
Is 'Nature' a fixed state or a constant work in progress that we can join?
How do 'Stem Cells' allow us to regrow tissues that were lost to injury?
Should we allow 'cloning' for the purpose of organ replacement?
How does 'the storage of genetic data' by companies impact our privacy?
Is 'Humility' the most important trait for a scientist working with life?
What will 'the human species' look like after 500 years of self-editing?