BIOLOGY FOR LIFE
New Syllabusâ
Unity and Diversity (A)
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A1 molecules
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A1.1: Water
A1.2: Nucleic Acids
A2 Cells
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A2.1: Origins of Cells
A2.2: Cell Structure
A2.3: Viruses
A3 Organisms
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A3.1: Diversity of Organisms
A3.2: Classification and Cladistics
A4 Ecosystems
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A4.1: Evolution and Speciation
A4.2: Conservation of Biodiversity
Form and Function (B)
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B1 Molecules
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B1.1: Carbohydrates and Lipids
B1.2: Proteins
B2 Cells
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B2.1 Membranes and Membrane Transport
B2.2 Organelles and Compartmentalization
B2.3 Cell Specialization
B3 Organisms
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B3.1 Gas Exchange
B3.2 Transport
B3.3 Muscle and Motility
B4 Ecosystems
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B4.1 Adaptation to Environment
B4.2 Ecological Niches
Interaction and Interdependence (C)
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C1 Molecules
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C1.1: Enzymes and Metabolism
C1.2: Cell Respiration
C1.3: Photosynthesis
C2 Cells
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C2.1: Chemical Signaling
C2.2: Neural Signaling
C3 Organisms
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C3.1: Integration of Body Systems
C3.2: Defense Against Disease
C4 Ecosystems
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C4.1 Populations and Communities
C4.2 Transfers of Energy and Matter
Continuity and Change (D)
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D1 Molecules
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D1.1: DNA Replication
D1.2: Protein Synthesis
D1.3: Mutation and Gene Editing
D2 Cells
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D2.1: Cell and Nuclear Division
D2.2: Gene Expression
D2.3: Water Potential
D3 Organisms
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D3.1: Reproduction
D3.2: Inheritance
D3.3: Homeostasis
D4 Ecosystems
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D4.1: Natural Selection
D4.2: Stability and Change
D4.3: Climate Change
Syllabus
Core
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1: Cell Biology
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1.1: Introduction to Cells
1.2: Ultrastructure of Cells
1.3: Membrane Structure
1.4: Membrane Transport
1.5: The Origin of Cells
1.6: Cell Division
2: Molecular Biology
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2.1: Molecules to Metabolism
2.2: Water
2.3: Carbohydrates and Lipids
2.4: Proteins
2.5: Enzymes
2.6: DNA and RNA
2.7: DNA Replication, Transcription and Translation
2.8: Cell Respiration
2.9: Photosynthesis
3: Genetics
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3.1: Genes
3.2: Chromosomes
3.3: Meiosis
3.4: Inheritance
3.5: Genetic Modification and Biotechnology
4: Ecology
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4.1: Species, Communities and Ecosystems
4.2: Energy Flow
4.3: Carbon Cycling
4.4: Climate Change
5: Evolution and Biodiversity
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5.1: Evidence for Evolution
5.2: Natural Selection
5.3: Classification and Biodiversity
5.4: Cladistics
6: Human Physiology
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6.1: Digestion and Absorption
6.2: The Blood System
6.3: Defense Against Infectious Disease
6.4: Gas Exchange
6.5: Neurons and Synapses
6.6: Hormones, Homeostasis and Reproduction
Higher Level
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7: Nucleic Acids
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7.1: DNA Structure and Replication
7.2: Transcription and Gene Expression
7.3: Translation
8: Metabolism, Cell Respiration & Photosynthesis
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8.1: Metabolism
8.2: Cell Respiration
8.3: Photosynthesis
9: Plant Biology
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9.1: Transport in the Xylem of Plants
9.2: Transport in the Phloem of Plants
9.3: Growth in Plants
9.4: Reproduction in Plants
10: Genetics and Evolution
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10.1: Meiosis
10.2: Inheritance
10.3: Gene Pools and Speciation
11: Animal Physiology
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11.1: Antibody Production and Vaccination
11.2: Movement
11.3: Kidney and Osmoregulation
11.4: Sexual Reproduction
Options
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D: Human Physiology
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D.1: Human Nutrition
D.2: Digestion
D.3: Functions of the Liver
D.4: The Heart
D.5: Hormones and Metabolism
D.6: Transport of Respiratory Gases
IB Requirements
Learner Profile
Group 4 Project
External Exam
Internal Assessment
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HL class of 2024
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Personal Engagement
Exploration
Analysis
Evaluation
Communication
SL class of 2024
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Research Design
Analysis
Conclusion
Evaluation
Extended Essay
Investigation Skills
Lab Safety
Microscopy
Lab Drawings
Data Tables
Measurement
Statistics
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Descriptive Statistics
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Outliers
Skew
Measures of Central Tendancy
Measures of Spread
Pearson Correlation
Inferential Statistics
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T-Test
ANOVA
Kruskal-Wallis
X2 Test for Independence
X2 Goodness of Fit
Graphing
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Graphing with Excel
Interpreting Error Bars
Error Analysis
Course Info
Above & Beyond
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Biology Club
Pumpkin Carving
Scavenger Hunt
Science News
IB Bio Dance
Wood Duck Project
Invasive Crayfish Project
Assessment
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Class Grading IB Bio I
Class Grading IB Bio II
Daily Quizzes
Lab Practicals
Class Photos
Recommendations
Supplemental Reading
Contact
About
Philosophy
Resume
Reflection
Site Feedback
Favorite Quotes
AEF Blog
Expeditions
Bahamas (2009)
Trinidad (2010)
Trinidad (2011)
Ecuador (2012)
Trinidad (2013)
Peru (2014)
Bahamas (2015)
Peru (2016)
Costa Rica (2017)
Costa Rica (2018)
Arizona (2022)
Florida (2023)
Summer Ecology Research
Teacher Resources
Essential Idea:
Photosynthesis uses the energy in sunlight to produce the chemical energy needed for life.
Outline answer to each objective statement for topic 2.9 (coming soon)
Quizlet study set for this topic
At SHS, Topic 2.9 is taught in the following class unit(s):
Light and Pigments
Photosynthesis
2.9.U1 Photosynthesis is the production of carbon compounds in cells using light energy.
Define photosynthesis.
State the chemical equation for photosynthesis.
2.9.U2 Visible light has a range of wavelengths with violet the shortest wavelength and red the longest.
Define visible light.
State the relationship between wavelength and energy.
State the range of wavelengths that fall within the visible spectrum.
2.9.U3 Chlorophyll absorbs red and blue light most effectively and reflects green light more than other colours.
Define pigment.
State the primary and accessory pigments found in chloroplasts.
Explain why plants are green.
2.9.U4 Oxygen is produced in photosynthesis from the photolysis of water.
Define photolysis.
State the equation for photolysis.
State that the oxygen produced in photolysis is a waste product of photosynthesis.
2.9.U5 Energy is needed to produce carbohydrates and other carbon compounds from carbon dioxide.
State the energy conversion that occurs during photosynthesis.
2.9.U6 Temperature, light intensity and carbon dioxide concentration are possible limiting factors on the rate photosynthesis.
Define “limiting factor.”
Explain how the following factors limit the rate of photosynthesis:
Temperature
Light intensity
CO2 concentration
2.9.A1 Changes to the Earth’s atmosphere, oceans and rock deposition due to photosynthesis.
State that (some) prokaryotes, algae and plants carry out photosynthesis.
Define and state evidence for the “Great Oxidation Event.”
2.9.S1 Drawing an absorption spectrum for chlorophyll and an action spectrum for photosynthesis.
Distinguish between an action spectrum and an absorption spectrum.
Describe the shape of the curve for an absorption spectrum.
Describe the shape of the curve for an action spectrum.
2.9.S2 Design an experiment to investigate limiting factors on photosynthesis.
List mechanism for measuring the rate of photosynthesis.
2.9.S3 Separation of photosynthetic pigments by chromatograph.
(Practical 4)
Outline the process of separating pigments using chromatography
Calculate the Rf value for pigments using pigment chromatography.
2.9.NOS Experimental design- controlling relevant variables in photosynthesis experiments is essential.
Define independent variable, controlled variable and responding variable.
New Syllabusâ
Unity and Diversity (A)
>
A1 molecules
>
A1.1: Water
A1.2: Nucleic Acids
A2 Cells
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A2.1: Origins of Cells
A2.2: Cell Structure
A2.3: Viruses
A3 Organisms
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A3.1: Diversity of Organisms
A3.2: Classification and Cladistics
A4 Ecosystems
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A4.1: Evolution and Speciation
A4.2: Conservation of Biodiversity
Form and Function (B)
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B1 Molecules
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B1.1: Carbohydrates and Lipids
B1.2: Proteins
B2 Cells
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B2.1 Membranes and Membrane Transport
B2.2 Organelles and Compartmentalization
B2.3 Cell Specialization
B3 Organisms
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B3.1 Gas Exchange
B3.2 Transport
B3.3 Muscle and Motility
B4 Ecosystems
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B4.1 Adaptation to Environment
B4.2 Ecological Niches
Interaction and Interdependence (C)
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C1 Molecules
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C1.1: Enzymes and Metabolism
C1.2: Cell Respiration
C1.3: Photosynthesis
C2 Cells
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C2.1: Chemical Signaling
C2.2: Neural Signaling
C3 Organisms
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C3.1: Integration of Body Systems
C3.2: Defense Against Disease
C4 Ecosystems
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C4.1 Populations and Communities
C4.2 Transfers of Energy and Matter
Continuity and Change (D)
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D1 Molecules
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D1.1: DNA Replication
D1.2: Protein Synthesis
D1.3: Mutation and Gene Editing
D2 Cells
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D2.1: Cell and Nuclear Division
D2.2: Gene Expression
D2.3: Water Potential
D3 Organisms
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D3.1: Reproduction
D3.2: Inheritance
D3.3: Homeostasis
D4 Ecosystems
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D4.1: Natural Selection
D4.2: Stability and Change
D4.3: Climate Change
Syllabus
Core
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1: Cell Biology
>
1.1: Introduction to Cells
1.2: Ultrastructure of Cells
1.3: Membrane Structure
1.4: Membrane Transport
1.5: The Origin of Cells
1.6: Cell Division
2: Molecular Biology
>
2.1: Molecules to Metabolism
2.2: Water
2.3: Carbohydrates and Lipids
2.4: Proteins
2.5: Enzymes
2.6: DNA and RNA
2.7: DNA Replication, Transcription and Translation
2.8: Cell Respiration
2.9: Photosynthesis
3: Genetics
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3.1: Genes
3.2: Chromosomes
3.3: Meiosis
3.4: Inheritance
3.5: Genetic Modification and Biotechnology
4: Ecology
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4.1: Species, Communities and Ecosystems
4.2: Energy Flow
4.3: Carbon Cycling
4.4: Climate Change
5: Evolution and Biodiversity
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5.1: Evidence for Evolution
5.2: Natural Selection
5.3: Classification and Biodiversity
5.4: Cladistics
6: Human Physiology
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6.1: Digestion and Absorption
6.2: The Blood System
6.3: Defense Against Infectious Disease
6.4: Gas Exchange
6.5: Neurons and Synapses
6.6: Hormones, Homeostasis and Reproduction
Higher Level
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7: Nucleic Acids
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7.1: DNA Structure and Replication
7.2: Transcription and Gene Expression
7.3: Translation
8: Metabolism, Cell Respiration & Photosynthesis
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8.1: Metabolism
8.2: Cell Respiration
8.3: Photosynthesis
9: Plant Biology
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9.1: Transport in the Xylem of Plants
9.2: Transport in the Phloem of Plants
9.3: Growth in Plants
9.4: Reproduction in Plants
10: Genetics and Evolution
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10.1: Meiosis
10.2: Inheritance
10.3: Gene Pools and Speciation
11: Animal Physiology
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11.1: Antibody Production and Vaccination
11.2: Movement
11.3: Kidney and Osmoregulation
11.4: Sexual Reproduction
Options
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D: Human Physiology
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D.1: Human Nutrition
D.2: Digestion
D.3: Functions of the Liver
D.4: The Heart
D.5: Hormones and Metabolism
D.6: Transport of Respiratory Gases
IB Requirements
Learner Profile
Group 4 Project
External Exam
Internal Assessment
>
HL class of 2024
>
Personal Engagement
Exploration
Analysis
Evaluation
Communication
SL class of 2024
>
Research Design
Analysis
Conclusion
Evaluation
Extended Essay
Investigation Skills
Lab Safety
Microscopy
Lab Drawings
Data Tables
Measurement
Statistics
>
Descriptive Statistics
>
Outliers
Skew
Measures of Central Tendancy
Measures of Spread
Pearson Correlation
Inferential Statistics
>
T-Test
ANOVA
Kruskal-Wallis
X2 Test for Independence
X2 Goodness of Fit
Graphing
>
Graphing with Excel
Interpreting Error Bars
Error Analysis
Course Info
Above & Beyond
>
Biology Club
Pumpkin Carving
Scavenger Hunt
Science News
IB Bio Dance
Wood Duck Project
Invasive Crayfish Project
Assessment
>
Class Grading IB Bio I
Class Grading IB Bio II
Daily Quizzes
Lab Practicals
Class Photos
Recommendations
Supplemental Reading
Contact
About
Philosophy
Resume
Reflection
Site Feedback
Favorite Quotes
AEF Blog
Expeditions
Bahamas (2009)
Trinidad (2010)
Trinidad (2011)
Ecuador (2012)
Trinidad (2013)
Peru (2014)
Bahamas (2015)
Peru (2016)
Costa Rica (2017)
Costa Rica (2018)
Arizona (2022)
Florida (2023)
Summer Ecology Research
Teacher Resources