Vocabulary
What is biology?
The study of life.
What is the first step in the scientific method?
Ask a question.
Is biotechnology always helpful?
No. It can be helpful or harmful.
Is a cut Christmas tree alive? Why or why not?
No, the tree is no longer able to grow.
What is bioethics?
The study of often-controversial issues that arise as the result of new advances in biology and medicine.
What is the perspective that shapes a person's understanding of reality?
Worldview
What is a hypothesis?
A simple, testable statement that predicts the answer to a question.
What is biotechnology?
The use of technology to alter living organisms and their processes.
How many of the 6 characteristics are required for something to be considered alive?
All 6 characteristics are required.
How can we know the results are right? (Hint: think about Biblical Outcomes)
Humans flourish.
Creation thrives.
God is glorified.
What is the idea that natural resources need protecting?
Environmentalism
After you ask a question, what should you do next?
Research and form a hypothesis.
Why should we care about biotechnology?
Answers will vary.
Is a virus alive?
No. It has genetic material, but it does not have cells.
As Christians, what questions should we ask ourselves to help determine if something is ethical?
What does God’s Word say?
What results are right?
How can I grow through this decision?
What is the preservation and wise use of natural resources?
Conservation
What are some different ways to collect data?
Surveys, experiments, etc.
Name 3 examples of bad biotechnology.
Answers will vary.
Abortion, designer babies, gender reassignment surgery, etc.
Is a seed in dormancy alive? Why?
Yes, it has the potential for life given the conditions are right.
What are the four principles of bioethics?
Respect for Autonomy
Nonmaleficence
Beneficence
Justice
What is Colossians 2:6-7?
Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.
Describe the Scientific Method.
Answers will vary.
Name 4 examples of good biotechnology.
Answers will vary.
More nutritious grains, prettier flowers, more treatments for disease, alternative fuel sources, etc.
Name the 6 characteristics of living things.
Cells, Reproduction, Metabolism, Organization, Growth, Response
What is the Hippocratic Oath?
Physicians pledge to do no harm and to help their patients.