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1Theme A — Unity and diversity
14 lessons
- 1.1Theme A — Unity and diversityFree preview12 minStudy
- 1.2Tool 1: Experimental Techniques12 minStudy
- 1.3Tool 2: Technology12 minStudy
- 1.4Tool 3: Mathematics12 minStudy
- A1.1Water10 minStudy
- IB BIOLOGY HL - A1.1 Water - MCQIB Biology HL A1.1 Water - Past paper MCQ
- A1.2Nucleic acids10 minStudy
- IB BIOLOGY HL - A1.2 Nucleic acids - MCQIB Biology HL A1.2 Nucleic acids - Past paper MCQ
- A2.1Origins of cells10 minStudy
- A2.1 Origins of cells – Exam questions
- A2.2Cell structure10 minStudy
- IB BIOLOGY HL - A2.2 Cell structure - MCQIB Biology HL A2.2 Cell structure - Past paper MCQ
- A2.3Viruses10 minStudy
- IB Biology HL A2.3 Viruses — Topical MCQ practice (3 questi…IB Biology HL A2.3 Viruses - Past paper MCQ
- A3.1Diversity of organisms10 minStudy
- IB Biology HL A3.1 Diversity of organisms — Topical MCQ pra…IB Biology HL A3.1 Diversity of organisms - Past paper MCQ
- A3.2Classification and cladistics10 minStudy
- IB BIOLOGY HL - A3.2 Classification and cladistics - MCQIB Biology HL A3.2 Classification and cladistics - Past pap…
- A4.1Evolution and speciation10 minStudy
- IB Biology HL A4.1 Evolution and speciation — Topical MCQ p…IB Biology HL A4.1 Evolution and speciation - Past paper MCQ
- A4.2Conservation of biodiversity10 minStudy
- IB BIOLOGY HL - A4.2 Conservation — Past papers
- 1.14Amino Acid Diversity12 minStudy
2Theme B — Form and function
14 lessons
- 2.1Theme B — Form and function12 minStudy
- B1.1Carbohydrates and lipids10 minStudy
- IB Biology HL B1.1 Carbohydrates and lipids — Topical MCQ p…IB Biology HL B1.1 Carbohydrates and lipids - Past paper MCQ
- B1.2Proteins10 minStudy
- IB Biology HL B1.2 Proteins — Topical MCQ practice (2 quest…IB Biology HL B1.2 Proteins - Past paper MCQ
- B2.1Membranes and membrane transport10 minStudy
- IB Biology HL B2.1 Membranes and membrane transport — Topic…IB Biology HL B2.1 Membranes and membrane transport - Past …
- B2.2Organelles and compartmentalization10 minStudy
- IB Biology HL B2.2 Organelles and compartmentalization — To…IB Biology HL B2.2 Organelles and compartmentalization - Pa…
- B2.3Cell specialization10 minStudy
- IB Biology HL B2.3 Cell specialization — Topical MCQ practi…IB Biology HL B2.3 Cell specialization - Past paper MCQ
- B3.1Gas exchange10 minStudy
- IB Biology HL B3.1 Gas exchange — Topical MCQ practice (7 q…IB Biology HL B3.1 Gas exchange - Past paper MCQ
- B3.2Transport10 minStudy
- IB Biology HL B3.2 Transport — Topical MCQ practice (9 ques…IB Biology HL B3.2 Transport - Past paper MCQ
- B3.3Muscle and motility10 minStudy
- IB Biology HL B3.3 Muscle and motility - Past paper MCQIB BIOLOGY HL - B3.3 Muscle and motility - MCQ
- B4.1Adaptation to environment10 minStudy
- IB Biology HL B4.1 Adaptation to environment — Past-paper M…
- B4.2Ecological niches10 minStudy
- IB BIOLOGY HL - B4.2 Ecological niches - MCQ
- 2.12Organelles & Compartmentalisation12 minStudy
- Organelles & Compartmentalisation – Unit exam questions
- 2.13Cell Specialisation12 minStudy
- Cell Specialisation – Exam questions
- 2.14Neurones- Function and Structure12 minStudy
3Theme C — Interaction and interdependence
11 lessons
- 3.1Theme C — Interaction and interdependence12 minStudy
- C1.1Enzymes and metabolism10 minStudy
- IB BIOLOGY HL - C1.1 Enzymes and metabolism - MCQIB Biology HL C1.1 Enzymes and metabolism - Past paper MCQ
- C1.2Cell respiration10 minStudy
- IB BIOLOGY HL - C1.2 Respiration — Past papersIB BIOLOGY HL - C1.2 Cell respiration - MCQIB Biology HL C1.2 Cell respiration - Past paper MCQ
- C1.3Photosynthesis10 minStudy
- IB BIOLOGY HL - C1.3 Photosynthesis — Past papersIB BIOLOGY HL - C1.3 Photosynthesis - MCQIB Biology HL C1.3 Photosynthesis - Past paper MCQ
- C2.1Chemical signalling10 minStudy
- IB BIOLOGY HL - C2.1 Chemical signalling - MCQIB Biology HL C2.1 Chemical signalling - Past paper MCQ
- C2.2Neural signalling10 minStudy
- IB BIOLOGY HL - C2.2 Neural signalling - MCQIB Biology HL C2.2 Neural signalling - Past paper MCQ
- C3.1Integration of body systems10 minStudy
- IB BIOLOGY HL - C3.1 Integration of body systems - MCQIB Biology HL C3.1 Integration of body systems - Past paper…
- C3.2Defence against disease10 minStudy
- IB BIOLOGY HL - C3.2 Defence against disease - MCQIB Biology HL C3.2 Defence against disease - Past paper MCQ
- C4.1Populations and communities10 minStudy
- IB BIOLOGY HL - C4.1 Populations and communities - MCQ
- C4.2Transfers of energy and matter10 minStudy
- IB BIOLOGY HL - C4.2 Transfers of energy and matter - MCQIB Biology HL C4.2 Transfers of energy and matter - Past pa…
- 3.11Interdependence of Photosynthetic Reactions12 minStudy
4Theme D — Continuity and change
18 lessons
- 4.1Theme D — Continuity and change12 minStudy
- D1.1DNA replication10 minStudy
- IB BIOLOGY HL - D1.1 DNA replication - MCQIB Biology HL D1.1 DNA replication - Past paper MCQ
- D1.2Protein synthesis10 minStudy
- IB BIOLOGY HL - D1.2 Protein synthesis - MCQIB Biology HL D1.2 Protein synthesis - Past paper MCQ
- D1.3Mutation and gene editing10 minStudy
- IB BIOLOGY HL - D1.3 Mutation and gene editing - MCQIB BIOLOGY HL - D1.3 Mutation — Past papersIB Biology HL D1.3 Mutation and gene editing - Past paper M…
- D2.1Cell and nuclear division10 minStudy
- IB BIOLOGY HL - D2.1 Cell and nuclear division - MCQIB Biology HL D2.1 Cell and nuclear division - Past paper M…
- D2.2Gene expression10 minStudy
- IB BIOLOGY HL - D2.2 Gene expression - MCQIB Biology HL D2.2 Gene expression - Past paper MCQ
- D2.3Water potential10 minStudy
- IB Biology HL D2.3 Water potential - Past paper MCQIB BIOLOGY HL - D2.3 Water potential - MCQ
- D3.1Reproduction10 minStudy
- IB BIOLOGY HL - D3.1 Reproduction - MCQIB Biology HL D3.1 Reproduction - Past paper MCQ
- D3.2Inheritance10 minStudy
- IB BIOLOGY HL - D3.2 Inheritance - MCQIB Biology HL D3.2 Inheritance - Past paper MCQ
- D3.3Homeostasis10 minStudy
- IB BIOLOGY HL - D3.3 Homeostasis — Past papersIB BIOLOGY HL - D3.3 Homeostasis - MCQIB Biology HL D3.3 Homeostasis - Past paper MCQ
- D4.1Natural selection10 minStudy
- IB Biology HL D4.1 Natural selection - Past paper MCQIB BIOLOGY HL - D4.1 Natural selection - MCQ
- 4.127. Natural Selection12 minStudy
- D4.2Stability and change10 minStudy
- D4.3Climate change10 minStudy
- IB Biology HL D4.3 Climate change — Topical MCQ practice (1…
- 4.15Causes of Climate Change12 minStudy
- 4.16Impact of Climate Change12 minStudy
- 4.17Climate Change: Phenology12 minStudy
- 4.18Climate Change: Evolution12 minStudy
5Tools
10 lessons
- 5.15. Tools12 minStudy
- 5.2Safety, Ethical and Environmental Issues in Biology12 minStudy
- 5.3Measuring Variables in Biology12 minStudy
- 5.4Applying Techniques in Biology12 minStudy
- 5.5Applying Technology to Collect Data in Biology12 minStudy
- 5.6Applying Technology to Process Data in Biology12 minStudy
- 5.7Applying General Mathematics in Biology12 minStudy
- 5.8Using Units, Symbols and Numerical Values in Biology12 minStudy
- 5.9Processing Uncertainties in Biology12 minStudy
- 5.10Graphing in Biology12 minStudy
6Inquiry Process
160 lessons
- 6.16. Inquiry Process12 minStudy
- 6.2Nucleosomes and Molecular Visualisation Software: Skills12 minStudy
- 6.3The Hershey and Chase Experiment12 minStudy
- 6.4Chargaff's Data12 minStudy
- 6.5Cell Theory: Skills12 minStudy
- 6.6Prokaryotic Cell Structure12 minStudy
- 6.7Eukaryotic Cell Structure12 minStudy
- 6.8Functions of Life12 minStudy
- 6.9Eukaryotic Cell Structure: Comparisons and Atypical Examples12 minStudy
- 6.10Cell Types and Structures: Skills12 minStudy
- 6.11Drawing Cells: Skills12 minStudy
- 6.12Virus Structure12 minStudy
- 6.13Replication in Viruses12 minStudy
- 6.14Origin and Evolution of Viruses12 minStudy
- 6.15Biological Species Concept12 minStudy
- 6.16Chromosome Number12 minStudy
- 6.17Karyograms: Skills12 minStudy
- 6.18Genomes12 minStudy
- 6.19Comparing Genome Sizes: Skills12 minStudy
- 6.20Uses of Genome Sequencing12 minStudy
- 6.21Biological Species Concept: Challenges12 minStudy
- 6.22Chromosome Number: Cross-Breeding12 minStudy
- 6.23Dichotomous Keys: Skills12 minStudy
- 6.24Environmental DNA and Barcodes12 minStudy
- 6.25Biological Classification12 minStudy
- 6.26Reclassification12 minStudy
- 6.27Classification System12 minStudy
- 6.28Evidence of Evolution12 minStudy
- 6.29Convergent Evolution12 minStudy
- 6.30Types of Speciation12 minStudy
- 6.31Adaptive Radiation12 minStudy
- 6.32Speciation in Plants12 minStudy
- 6.33Reasons for Extinction12 minStudy
- 6.34Ecosystem Loss12 minStudy
- 6.35Loss of Biodiversity12 minStudy
- 6.36How to Preserve Biodiversity12 minStudy
- 6.37Properties of Carbon12 minStudy
- 6.38Macromolecules12 minStudy
- 6.39Carbohydrates: Definition, Functions and Examples12 minStudy
- 6.40Role of Glycoproteins12 minStudy
- 6.41Fatty Acids12 minStudy
- 6.42Phospholipids12 minStudy
- 6.43Formation of Proteins12 minStudy
- 6.44The Variety of Proteins12 minStudy
- 6.45Protein Structure: Effect of pH and Temperature12 minStudy
- 6.46Levels of Protein Structure12 minStudy
- 6.47Globular and Fibrous Proteins12 minStudy
- 6.48Lipid Bilayers12 minStudy
- 6.49Membrane Proteins12 minStudy
- 6.50Glycolipids and Glycoproteins12 minStudy
- 6.51The Fluid Mosaic Model: Skills12 minStudy
- 6.52Membrane Fluidity12 minStudy
- 6.53Active Transport and Bulk Transport12 minStudy
- 6.54Cell Adhesion12 minStudy
- 6.55Cell Organelles12 minStudy
- 6.56Cell Compartmentalisation12 minStudy
- 6.57Adaptations of Mitochondria and Chloroplasts12 minStudy
- 6.58Organelles in Protein Synthesis12 minStudy
- 6.59Vesicle Formation12 minStudy
- 6.60Stem Cells12 minStudy
- 6.61Specialised Cells12 minStudy
- 6.62Examples of Specialised Cells12 minStudy
- 6.63Gas Exchange in Organisms12 minStudy
- 6.64Mammalian Lungs- Adaptations12 minStudy
- 6.65Mechanism of Ventilation12 minStudy
- 6.66Measuring Lung Volumes- Skills12 minStudy
- 6.67Gas Exchange in Plants12 minStudy
- 6.68Drawing Leaf Structure- Skills12 minStudy
- 6.69Determining Stomatal Density- Skills12 minStudy
- 6.70Haemoglobin and Oxygen12 minStudy
- 6.71The Bohr Shift12 minStudy
- 6.72The Oxygen Dissociation Curve12 minStudy
- 6.73Blood Vessels12 minStudy
- 6.74Identify Blood Vessels- Skills12 minStudy
- 6.75Measuring Pulse Rate- Skills12 minStudy
- 6.76Coronary Heart Disease- Skills12 minStudy
- 6.77The Transpiration Stream12 minStudy
- 6.78Adaptations of Xylem Vessels12 minStudy
- 6.79Drawing Root and Stem Structure- Skills12 minStudy
- 6.80Tissue Fluid12 minStudy
- 6.81Circulatory Systems12 minStudy
- 6.82The Mammalian Heart12 minStudy
- 6.83The Cardiac Cycle- Skills12 minStudy
- 6.84The Roots and Water Transport12 minStudy
- 6.85Translocation in Plants12 minStudy
- 6.86Adaptations for Movement12 minStudy
- 6.87Mechanism of Muscle Contraction12 minStudy
- 6.88Skeletal Muscle12 minStudy
- 6.89Requirements for Movement12 minStudy
- 6.90Movement of Joints- Skills12 minStudy
- 6.91Locomotion in Organisms12 minStudy
- 6.92Habitats12 minStudy
- 6.93Abiotic Factors and Species Distribution12 minStudy
- 6.94Species Distribution- Skills12 minStudy
- 6.95Abiotic Factors- Marine and Terrestrial12 minStudy
- 6.96Biomes12 minStudy
- 6.97Methods of Nutrition12 minStudy
- 6.98Nutrition in Hominidae: Skills12 minStudy
- 6.99Nutrition: Adaptations of Organisms12 minStudy
- 6.100Competition Between Species12 minStudy
- 6.101Metabolism- Enzymes and Reactions12 minStudy
- 6.102Enzyme Action12 minStudy
- 6.103Enzyme Activity- Skills12 minStudy
- 6.104Enzyme Reaction Rates- Skills12 minStudy
- 6.105Activation Energy- Skills12 minStudy
- 6.106Metabolic Pathways12 minStudy
- 6.107Enzyme Inhibition12 minStudy
- 6.108Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)12 minStudy
- 6.109Cell Respiration- Skills12 minStudy
- 6.110Oxidation and Reduction12 minStudy
- 6.111Glycolysis12 minStudy
- 6.112Anaerobic Respiration12 minStudy
- 6.113The Link Reaction and The Krebs Cycle12 minStudy
- 6.114Oxidative Phosphorylation12 minStudy
- 6.115Respiratory Substrates12 minStudy
- 6.116The Process of Photosynthesis12 minStudy
- 6.117Separating Photosynthetic Pigments- Skills12 minStudy
- 6.118Absorption Spectra12 minStudy
- 6.119Absorption and Action Spectra- Skills12 minStudy
- 6.120Limiting Factors of Photosynthesis- Skills12 minStudy
- 6.121Carbon Dioxide Enrichment Experiments12 minStudy
- 6.122Photosystems12 minStudy
- 6.123Light Dependent Reactions12 minStudy
- 6.124Photophosphorylation12 minStudy
- 6.125Light Independent Reactions12 minStudy
- 6.126Cell Signalling12 minStudy
- 6.127Signalling Molecules12 minStudy
- 6.128Receiving the Signal12 minStudy
- 6.129Transmembrane Receptors12 minStudy
- 6.130Epinephrine Receptors12 minStudy
- 6.131Intracellular Receptors12 minStudy
- 6.132Regulating Cell Signalling12 minStudy
- 6.133Nerve Impulses12 minStudy
- 6.134Nerve Impulses- Skills12 minStudy
- 6.135Synapses12 minStudy
- 6.136Action Potentials12 minStudy
- 6.137Interpreting Oscilloscope Traces- Skills12 minStudy
- 6.138Nerve Conduction Velocity12 minStudy
- 6.139Synaptic Transmission12 minStudy
- 6.140Neurones in the Brain12 minStudy
- 6.141Integration in Living Organisms12 minStudy
- 6.142The Nervous System12 minStudy
- 6.143Reflex Arc and Movement Control12 minStudy
- 6.144Epinephrine and Melatonin12 minStudy
- 6.145Control Mechanisms12 minStudy
- 6.146Observing Tropic Responses- Skills12 minStudy
- 6.147Phototropism12 minStudy
- 6.148Plant Hormones12 minStudy
- 6.149Regulating Plant Growth and Fruit Ripening12 minStudy
- 6.150Pathogens12 minStudy
- 6.151Zoonoses12 minStudy
- 6.152Vaccines and Immunity12 minStudy
- 6.153Exploring in Biology12 minStudy
- 6.154Designing in Biology12 minStudy
- 6.155Controlling Variables in Biology12 minStudy
- 6.156Collecting Data in Biology12 minStudy
- 6.157Processing Data in Biology12 minStudy
- 6.158Interpreting Results in Biology12 minStudy
- 6.159Concluding in Biology12 minStudy
- 6.160Evaluating in Biology12 minStudy
7Additional lessons
101 lessons
- 7.1Barriers to Pathogens: Skin and Mucous Membranes12 minStudy
- 7.2Blood Clotting12 minStudy
- 7.3The Immune System12 minStudy
- 7.4White Blood Cells12 minStudy
- 7.5Adaptive Immune Response12 minStudy
- 7.6HIV and AIDS12 minStudy
- 7.7Antibiotics12 minStudy
- 7.8Antibiotic Resistance12 minStudy
- 7.9Evaluating COVID-19 Data- Skills12 minStudy
- 7.10Populations in Ecosystems12 minStudy
- 7.11Estimating Population Size12 minStudy
- 7.12Limiting Population Size12 minStudy
- 7.13Limiting Population Size: Examples12 minStudy
- 7.14Population Growth Curves: Skills12 minStudy
- 7.15Populations: Intraspecific Relationships12 minStudy
- 7.16Community: Interspecific Relationships12 minStudy
- 7.17Interspecific Competition12 minStudy
- 7.18Chi-Squared Test: Skills12 minStudy
- 7.19Ecosystems as Open Systems12 minStudy
- 7.20Energy Flow in Ecosystems12 minStudy
- 7.21Obtaining Carbon Compounds in Ecosystems12 minStudy
- 7.22Trophic Levels12 minStudy
- 7.23Pyramids of Energy: Skills12 minStudy
- 7.24Energy Losses12 minStudy
- 7.25Primary and Secondary Production12 minStudy
- 7.26The Carbon Cycle12 minStudy
- 7.27Nutrient Cycling12 minStudy
- 7.28Electrophoresis and PCR12 minStudy
- 7.29Electrophoresis and PCR: Applications12 minStudy
- 7.30Transcription in Protein Synthesis12 minStudy
- 7.31Translation in Protein Synthesis12 minStudy
- 7.32The Genetic Code12 minStudy
- 7.33Protein Structure and Mutations12 minStudy
- 7.34Mechanism of Transcription12 minStudy
- 7.35Post-Transcriptional Modification12 minStudy
- 7.36Translation and the Proteome12 minStudy
- 7.37Gene Mutations12 minStudy
- 7.38Consequences of Gene Mutations12 minStudy
- 7.39Mutations and Genetic Variation12 minStudy
- 7.40Conserved Sequences12 minStudy
- 7.41Cell Division12 minStudy
- 7.42Mitosis12 minStudy
- 7.43Mitosis- Skills12 minStudy
- 7.44Meiosis12 minStudy
- 7.45Cell Cycle12 minStudy
- 7.46Uncontrolled Cell Division and Tumour Formation12 minStudy
- 7.47Mitotic Index- Skills12 minStudy
- 7.48Regulating Transcription and Translation12 minStudy
- 7.49Environment and Gene Expression12 minStudy
- 7.50Environment and Gene Expression- Examples12 minStudy
- 7.51Osmosis12 minStudy
- 7.52Osmosis in Cells12 minStudy
- 7.53Osmosis- Skills12 minStudy
- 7.54Water Movement in Plant Tissue12 minStudy
- 7.55Sexual and Asexual Reproduction12 minStudy
- 7.56Sexual Reproduction12 minStudy
- 7.57The Menstrual Cycle12 minStudy
- 7.58Fertilisation12 minStudy
- 7.59Plant Reproduction12 minStudy
- 7.60Pollination12 minStudy
- 7.61Seed Dispersal and Germination12 minStudy
- 7.62Hormones and Puberty12 minStudy
- 7.63Gametogenesis12 minStudy
- 7.64Fertilisation and Implantation12 minStudy
- 7.65Hormones in Pregnancy12 minStudy
- 7.66The Placenta12 minStudy
- 7.67Hormone Replacement Therapy12 minStudy
- 7.68Genetic Inheritance and Genetic Crossing12 minStudy
- 7.69Inheritance: Terminology12 minStudy
- 7.70Inheriting Alleles12 minStudy
- 7.71Sex Determination12 minStudy
- 7.72Pedigree Charts12 minStudy
- 7.73Continuous Variation: Skills12 minStudy
- 7.74Dihybrid Crosses and Unlinked Genes12 minStudy
- 7.75Statistical Analysis of Dihybrid Crosses12 minStudy
- 7.76Genes and Polypeptides: Skills12 minStudy
- 7.77Gene Linkage12 minStudy
- 7.78Identifying Recombinants12 minStudy
- 7.79Homeostasis: Maintaining the Internal Environment12 minStudy
- 7.80Regulation of Blood Glucose12 minStudy
- 7.81Thermoregulation12 minStudy
- 7.82Osmoregulation and Excretion12 minStudy
- 7.83Production of Urine12 minStudy
- 7.84Changes in Blood Supply to Organs12 minStudy
- 7.85Selection Pressures12 minStudy
- 7.86Selection Pressures: Skills12 minStudy
- 7.87Gene Pools12 minStudy
- 7.88Allele Frequencies: Skills12 minStudy
- 7.89Types of Natural Selection12 minStudy
- 7.90Hardy-Weinberg Principle12 minStudy
- 7.91Artificial Selection12 minStudy
- 7.92Stability in Ecosystems12 minStudy
- 7.93Ecosystem Stability: Skills12 minStudy
- 7.94Keystone Species12 minStudy
- 7.95Sustainability in Ecosystems and Agriculture12 minStudy
- 7.96Eutrophication12 minStudy
- 7.97The Effects of Pollution12 minStudy
- 7.98Restoring Ecosystems12 minStudy
- 7.99Ecological Succession12 minStudy
- 7.100Human Influence on Succession12 minStudy
- 7.101Carbon Sequestration12 minStudy
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