• 10 Genetics AHL

    Topic 10: Genetics and evolution This is an introduction to the HL genetics and evolution topic. It lists understandings and skills expected for Topic 10 including crossing over, chiasmata, recombinant phenotypes, linked genes, polygenic inheritance,…

  • 03 Genetics SL

    Topic 3: Genetics This is an introduction to the SL genetics topic. It lists understandings and skills expected for Topic 3 including genes, chromosomes, meiosis, the theoretical genetics of inheritance, GMOs and biotechnology. Helpful for revision.…

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    Topic 3 Genetics Paper 1 questions

    Topic 3: Genetics SL This page contains multiple choice questions in the style of Paper 1 of the Biology exams. They test the breadth of your knowledge of the understandings and skills about genetics. To spend more time reviewing the topic before ans…

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    Topic 10 Genetics HL Paper 1 questions

    Topic 10: Genetics HL This page contains multiple choice questions in the style of Paper 1 of the Biology exams. They test the breadth of your knowledge of the understandings and skills about HL Genetics. To spend more time reviewing the topic before…

  • 10 Genetics AHL

    Inheritance 10.2 HL

    Inheritance has been covered in the SL genetics topic already so this HL topic covers dihybrid crosses and the discovery of linkage by Morgan with Drosophila flies. The prediction of phenotype ratios using larger Punnett squares is required as is the…

  • 03 Genetics SL

    Inheritance 3.4

    Theoretical genetics started with the work of Gregor Mendel.  He established some simple rules of inheritance based on the idea that characteristics or "traits" are inherited independently. The gametes carry a single copy of any gene which becomes a…

  • Paper 2 style Exam questions

    Paper 2 questions Topic 1 Cells

    …that need structured longer written answers. A calculator can be used for any calculations. Every question comes with a few notes about the topic and a model answer.  Before you attempt the questions, do the drag and drop activity to check your know…

  • Paper 2 style Exam questions

    Paper 2 questions Topic 5 Evolution

    …that need structured longer written answers. A calculator can be used for any calculations. Every question comes with a few notes about the topic and a model answer.  Before you attempt the questions, do the drag and drop activity to check your know…

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    Paper 2 questions from Topic 2 Molecules

    …that need structured longer written answers. A calculator can be used for any calculations. Every question comes with a few notes about the topic and a model answer.  Before you attempt the questions, do the drag and drop activity to check your know…

  • 06 Human physiology

    Blood system 6.2

    …thing quicker and more effective? All you need is a small whiteboard and pen. Instead of laboriously writing out all of your notes (particularly diagrams!) try sketching. This technique is not only faster than writing on paper but also allows you to…

  • Paper 2 style Exam questions

    …that need structured longer written answers. A calculator can be used for any calculations. Every question comes with a few notes about the topic and a model answer.  Before you attempt the questions,...   Paper 2 questions from Topic 2 Molecules Th…

  • Start here

    …ards help to break the Biology into memorable chunks. Essentials - quick revision through the whole topic Slides of revision notes to help in the review of key concepts and terminology. These slides summarise the essential understandings and skills i…

  • 01 Cell biology

    …ge lists the understandings and skills expected for Topic 1 and links to the sub-topic pages which contain detailed revision notes, activities and past paper style questions. Great for revision. 1.1 Introduction to cells 1.2 Ultrastructure of cells 1…

  • 02 Molecular biology

    …ids, proteins, enzymes, DNA, RNA, protein synthesis, respiration and photosynthesis. Helpful for revision. Detailed revision notes, activities and questions can be found for each of the sub-topic pages: 2.1 Molecules to metabolism.2   2.2 Water 2.3 C…

  • 06 Human physiology

    …mmune system, lungs and gas exchange, the nervous system, hormones and reproduction. Helpful for revision. Detailed revision notes, activities and questions can be found on each of the sub-topic pages: 6.1 Digestion & absorption 6.2 Blood system 6.3…

  • 07 Nucleic acids AHL

    Nucleic acids 7.1 HL

    …he task into smaller steps. Here is an example. Describe the process of DNA replication (8 marks) Step 1: From your revision notes you might be able to list structures and enzymes that are important. E.g. Helicase Single strand binding proteins Prima…

  • 04 Ecology

    …flow and carbon cycling including carbon reservoirs, carbon flux and climate change. Helpful for revision. Detailed revision notes, activities and questions can be found on each of the sub-topic pages: 4.1 Species, communities and ecosystems 4.2 Ener…

  • 05 Evolution

    …luding the evidence for evolution, natural selection, classification and cladistics. Helpful for revision. Detailed revision notes, activities and questions can be found for each of the sub-topic pages: 5.1 Evidence for evolution 5.2 Natural selectio…

  • 07 Nucleic acids AHL

    …structure and replication, transcription and gene expression as well as translation. Helpful for revision. Detailed revision notes, activities and questions can be found on each of the sub-topic pages: 7.1 DNA structure and replication 7.2 Transcript…

  • 08 Metabolism AHL

    …g; extra details of enzymes, enzyme inhibitors, cell respiration and photosynthesis. Helpful for revision. Detailed revision notes, activities and questions can be found on each of the sub-topic pages 8.1 Metabolism 8.2 Cell respiration 8.3 Photosynt…

  • 09 Plant biology AHL

    …ding structure and function of xylem and phloem, meristems, growth and reproduction. Helpful for revision. Detailed revision notes, activities and questions can be found for each of the sub-topic pages: 9.1 Transport in the xylem of plants 9.2 Transp…

  • Option B - Biotechnology

    Topic 1 Cell Biology - Paper 1 questions

    …vision resources This page lists the understandings and skills expected for Topic 1. Helpful for revision. Detailed revision notes, activities and questions can be found on each of the sub-topic pages. Skills  Skills Skills   Skills   Skills Learn fr…

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    Topic 1 Cell Biology Paper 1 questions

    …ge lists the understandings and skills expected for Topic 1 and links to the sub-topic pages which contain detailed revision notes, activities and past paper style questions. Great for revision. Learn from any mistakes. Every question has an examiner…

  • 11 Animal physiology AHL

    …n, osmoregulation, kidney nephrons, oogenesis, spermatogenesis, pregnancy and birth. Helpful for revision. Detailed revision notes, activities and questions can be found for each of the sub-topic pages: 11.1 Antibody production and vaccination 11.2 M…

  • 01 Cell biology

    Ultrastructure of cells 1.2

    …ering the topic. 1.2 Ultrastructure of cells quiz 19/07/2018 [SLIDES]: This is a self marking multiple choice quiz with some notes from an examiner. Drag and drop activities Test your ability to construct biological explanations using the drag and dr…

  • 07 Nucleic acids AHL

    Translation 7.3 HL

    …ood in great detail. One challenge in this topic is to get the right balance between understanding details and making simple notes. Key concepts Learn and test your biological vocabulary for 7.3 Translation using these flashcards. text text Essential…

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    Topic 2 Molecular Biology Paper 1 questions

    …er, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, enzymes, DNA, RNA, protein synthesis, respiration and photosynthesis. Detailed revision notes, activities and questions can be found on each of the sub-topic pages. Learn from any mistakes. Every question has an e…