IB Biology Introduction June ( 孔珺 ) Tel:

Two levels Standard level (SL) Higher level (HL)

5 core topics Cells The Chemistry of Life Genetics Ecology and Evolution Human Health Physiology

Topic 1: Cells Cell Theory Prokaryotic Cells Eukaryotic Cells Membranes Cell division

Topic 2: The Chemistry of Life Chemical elements and water Carbohydrates, lipids and proteins DNA structure and replication Transcription and translation Enzymes Cell respiration Photosynthesis

Topic 3: Genetics Chromosomes, genes, alleles and mutations Meiosis Theoretics genetics Genetic engineering and biotechnology

Topic 4: Ecology and Evolution Communities and ecosystems The greenhouse effect Populations Evolution Classification

Topic 5 ： Human Health and Physiology Digestion The transport system Defense against infectious disease Gas exchange Nerves, hormones and homeostasis Reproduction

SL Course Content 5 core topics 2 further options: Diet and Human Nutrition Physiology of Exercise

HL Course Content 5 core topics 8 additional higher level topics: Nucleic Acids; Respiration and Photosynthesis; Human Reproduction; Defense against disease; Nerves; Muscle and Movement; Excretion and Plant Science 2 further options: Neurology and Behavior; Further Human Physiology

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