IB Biology
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The IB Biology Review Guide
A Free Online Study Guide
Current students of IB Biology are advised that the content of these pages are out of date and are no longer appropriate for the study of courses in 2011. A new review of the IB Biology syllabus is currently beginning (Nov 2010).
It is possible to access much more up to date information from the following 3 sites:
- Click4biology by John Burrell
- Open Door by Paul Billiet
- i-Biology by Stephen Taylor
and for assistance with the Internal Assessment go to Lab Banks again by Stephen Taylor Authorised copies of the IB Syllabus can be obtained from the International Baccalaureate or viewed here on the web.
- Video Tutor by Marc Brunßen and Alex Hoffmann. This site is a commercial operation, the homepage of which suggests that the resources are made by 'students'.
Table of Contents for the syllabus (pre-2009) as such this is a historical document and not a reference for the current syllabus (2012)
Core (SL/HL)
- Chapter 1 ~ Topic 1 Cells
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- Cell Theory
- Prokaryotic Cells
- Eukaryotic Cells
- Cell Membranes
- Cell Division
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- Chapter 2 ~ The Chemistry of Life
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- Chemical elements and water
- Carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins
- Enzymes
- DNA Structure
- DNA Replication
- Transcription and Translation
- Cell Respiration
- Photosynthesis
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- Chapter 3 ~ Genetics
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- Chromosomes, genes, alleles, and mutations
- Meiosis
- Theoretical Genetics
- Genetic Engineering and other aspects of Biotechnology
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- Chapter 4 ~ Communities
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- Communities and Ecosystems
- Populations
- Evolution
- Classification
- Human Impact
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- Chapter 5 ~ Human Health and Physiology
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- Digestion
- The Transport System
- Pathogens and Diseases
- Defence against infectious diseases
- Gas exchange
- Homeostasis and excretion
- Reproduction
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- Chapter 6 ~ Nucleic Acids and Proteins
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- DNA Structure
- DNA Replication
- Transcription
- Translation
- Proteins
- Enzymes
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- Chapter 7 ~ Cell Respiration and Photosynthesis
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- Cell Respiration
- Photosynthesis
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- Chapter 8 ~ Genetics
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- Meiosis
- Dihybrid Crosses
- Autosomal Gene Linkage
- Polygenetic Inheritance
- Mendel's Law
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- Chapter 9 ~ Human Reproduction
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- Production of Gametes
- Fertilization and Pregnancy
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- Chapter 10 ~ Defense Against Infectious Disease
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- Types of Defense
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- Chapter 11 ~ Nerves, Muscles and Movement
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- Nerves
- Muscles and Movement
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- Chapter 12 ~ Excretion
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- Excretion
- The Human Kidney
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- Chapter 13 ~ Plant Science
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- Plant Structure
- Transport in Angiospermophytes
- Reproduction in Flowering Plants
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