IB Course Companion: Biology

Uniquely developed with the IB for the latest syllabus

• 'Data Based Questions' and 'Rediscovering Biology' features help students think critically about science and consider its evolution
• Includes coverage of the core and AHL as well as selective coverage of the Options with examination questions throughout
• A separate chapter is devoted to Extended Essays in Biology
• Highly illustrated with descriptions of laboratory practicals for the Internal Assessment
• 'Thinking About Science' is a thought-provoking feature with interesting extracts that make connections to real world issues and events

1: Cells
2: Membranes
3: Cell division
4: Chemicals of life
5: DNA structure and replication
6: Transcription and translation
7: Enzymes
8: Cell respiration
9: Photosynthesis
10: Plant science
11: Meiosis
12: Genetics - the study of inheritance
13: Advanced genetics
14: Biotechnology
15: Ecology
16: The carbon cycle, the greenhouse effect and climate change
17: Evolution
18: Classification
19: Digestion
20: The transport system
21: Defence against infectious disease
22: Gas exchange
23: The kidney
24: Nerves and hormones
25: Muscles and movement
26: Reproduction
27: Option A: Human nutrition and health
28: Option B: Physiology of exercise
29: Option D: Evolution
30: Option E: Neurobiology and behaviour
31: Option F: Microbes and biotechnology
32: Option G: Ecology and Conservation
33: Option H: Further Human Physiology
34: Researching biology - extended essays
35: Internal Assessment

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