Clegg, C J

Biology for the IB Diploma / by C J Clegg, Andrew Davis and Christopher Talbot - 3rd Ed - London: Hodder Education, 2023. - 854 p. ;

Contents:

How to use this revision guide

Topic 1: Cell biology • Introduction to cells • Ultrastructure of cells • Membrane structure • Membrane transport • The origin of cells • Cell division

Topic 2: Molecular biology • Molecules to metabolism • Water • Carbohydrates and lipids • Proteins • Enzymes • Structure of DNA and RNA • DNA replication, transcription and translation • Cell respiration • Photosynthesis

Topic 3: Genetics • Genes • Chromosomes • Meiosis • Inheritance • Genetic modification and biotechnology

Topic 4: Ecology • Species, communities and ecosystems • Energy flow • Carbon cycle • Climate change

Topic 5: Evolution and biodiversity • Evidence for evolution • Natural selection • Classification of biodiversity • Cladistics

Topic 6: Human physiology • Digestion and absorption • The blood system • Defence against infectious disease • Gas exchange • Neurons and synapses • Hormones, homeostasis and reproduction

Additional higher level (AHL)

Topic 7: Nucleic acids • DNA structure and replication • Transcription and gene expression • Translation

Topic 8: Metabolism, cell respiration and photosynthesis • Metabolism • Cell respiration • Photosynthesis

Topic 9: Plant biology • Transport in the xylem of plants • Transport in the phloem of plants • Growth in plants • Reproduction in plants

Topic 10: Genetics and evolution • Meiosis • Inheritance • Gene pools and speciation

Topic 11: Animal physiology • Antibody production and vaccination • Movement • The kidney and osmoregulation • Sexual reproduction

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Biology - IB Diploma
Study and Revision guide
International baccalaureate

570 / CLE