IBDP Biology

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Cross topic question challenges

These challenges help you to connect different topics by their biological concepts. You must choose the correct word to complete the paragraphs. The paragraphs illustrate how similar sub-topics link together.

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If you have a Basic subscription we are opening free access to all the site pages on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th February! You will be able to see all the resources, in all the topics. There is lots to help you with your Biology revision / self-study.

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Paper 2 questions from Topic 2 Molecules

This page contains Paper 2 style 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.

Paper 2 style Exam questions Free

These pages contain longer written answers to questions found in paper two and three. Paper 2 style questions have several styles. You are allowed to use a calculator. They test detailed subject knowledge, application of knowledge and the use...

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Paper 2 questions Topic 1 Cells Free

This page contains Paper 2 style 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.

01 Cell biology

Cell division 1.6 Free

The control of cell division is just as essential for the survival of multicellular organisms as it is for the reproduction of single celled organisms. This topic covers the movement of chromosomes in the division of eukaryotic cells by mitosis.

01 Cell biology

The origin of cells 1.5 Free

Life has evolved from the first cells to all the cells we find in the huge diversity of today's organisms. This topic covers the origins of cells and the cell theory proposed by Pasteur and Schwaan when spontaneous generation of cells was believed.

01 Cell biology

Membrane transport 1.4 Free

The membrane controls what enters and leaves the cell. This includes using diffusion and osmosis. Sometimes the membrane uses integral proteins as channels and pumps, sometimes the membrane surrounds something which needs moving into or out of the cell.

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Topic 6 Human Physiology Paper 1 questions

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 Human Physiology.

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Paper 2 questions Topic 5 Evolution

This page contains Paper 2 style 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.

05 Evolution

Cladistics 5.4

Cladistics is the study of the family relationships between different classification groups. A clade is a group containing all the descendants of an ancestor species. Understanding the evidence used to build cladograms is also required.

05 Evolution

Classification of biodiversity 5.3

Classification helps biologists wherever they are to group organisms into species sharing similar characteristics and share their ideas with others. A basic understanding of the main grouping and their basic features is covered in this topic.

05 Evolution

Evidence for evolution 5.1 Free

There are different types of evidence which support the theory of evolution, from fossils to selective breeding. This topic covers a range of evidence and some of the concepts related to inheritance, natural selection and evolution.

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Topic 1 Cell Biology Paper 1 questions Free

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 cell biology.

01 Cell biology Free

This is an introduction to the Cell Biology topic. This page lists the understandings and skills expected for topic one. Helpful for revision.

01 Cell biology

Introduction to cells 1.1 Free

Cell theory states that all organisms are made of cells yet the structure of these cells is variable. While this is true in most cases there are some notable exceptions, like skeletal muscle.

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Topic 9 Plant biology HL Paper 1 questions

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 Plant biology.

11 Animal physiology AHL Free

This is an introduction to the HL animal physiology topic. It lists understandings and skills expected for Topic 11 including antibody production by lymphocytes, vaccines, monoclonal antibodies, muscle fibres, actin and myosin, etc.

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Topic 11 Animal physiology HL Paper 1 questions

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 animal physiology.

10 Genetics AHL Free

An introduction to the genetics topic. This page lists the understandings and skills expected for topic ten. Helpful for revision. Detailed revision notes, activities and questions can be found on each of the sub-topic pages.