Bio-Notes for quiz ( every thing on theses notes needs to be in the flashcards but not this tho)

Biology

The study of life.

Worldview

A way of seeing and interpreting all aspects of life that arises out of an overarching narrative and that shapes how a person thinks and acts.

Attributes of Life

Conditions that an organism must possess to be considered alive: Cells, Reproduction, Metabolism, Organization, Growth, and Response.

Theory

A model that attempts to explain a set of observations.

Law

A description based on repeated observations of relationships between two or more phenomena.

Hypothesis

A simple, testable statement that predicts an answer to a question being investigated using scientific inquiry.

Survey

A sampling of data gathered from an existing group of data.

Scientific Inquiry

A logical procedure that helps answer a scientific question.

Scientific Inquiry Process

Steps involved: 1. Ask a question, 2. Do research, 3. Experiment, 4. Analyze the data, 5. Publish the results.

Conservation

The idea that resources should be used wisely.

Environmentalism

The idea that natural resources need protecting.

Biotechnology

The use of living systems and organisms to produce new products and technology.

Bioethics

The study of often-controversial issues that arise as a result of new advances in biology and medicine.

Biblical Ethics Triad

Biblical principles, outcomes, and motivations.

Biblical Principles

What does God’s word say?

Biblical Outcomes

What results are considered right?

Biblical Motivations

How can I grow through this decision?

Principles of Bioethics

1. Respect for autonomy, 2. Nonmaleficence = Do no harm, 3. Beneficence = Good or benefit, 4. Justice.