Support for DP assessment, developed in cooperation with the IB

IB Prepared resources are developed directly with the IB to provide the most up-to-date, authentic and authoritative guidance on DP assessment. IB Prepared: Biology 2023 Edition combines a concise review of course content with strategic guidance, past paper material and exam-style practice opportunities, allowing learners to consolidate the knowledge and skills that are essential to success.

Features

• Consolidate essential knowledge and facilitate more effective exam preparation via concise summaries of course content and revision materials, matched to the 2023 subject guide
• Ensure that learners understand assessment requirements with clear explanations of each component, past paper material and model answers
• Maximise assessment potential with strategic tips, highlighted common errors and annotated sample answers
• Build students' confidence using exam-style questions and practice papers, with accompanying answers and worked solutions
• IB Prepared: Biology 2023 Edition is available in print and online
• This book is accompanied by a digital version, which you can access on our digital learning platform Kerboodle via the unique access code enclosed in your print book
• Use your digital book across devices and enhance revision with a range of online annotation tools
• Please note: Once the access code is redeemed, the resource cannot be returned for credit or refund, access cannot be transferred to a new user and the licence period cannot be extended

Please note this title is suitable for any student studying:

• Exam Board: International Baccalaureate
• Level and subject: Diploma Programme Biology

Suitable for:  IB Diploma Biology students, aged 16-18

Contents
Introduction
Theme A—Unity and diversity
A1.1 Water
A1.2 Nucleic acids
A2.1 Origins of cells
A2.2 Cell structure
A2.3 Viruses
A3.1 Diversity of organisms
A3.2 Classification and cladistics
A4.1 Evolution and speciation
A4.2 Conservation of biodiversity
Theme B—Form and function
B1.1 Carbohydrates and lipids
B1.2 Proteins
B2.1 Membranes and membrane transport
B2.2 Organelles and compartmentalization
B2.3 Cell specialization
B3.1 Gas exchange
B3.2 Transport
B3.3 Muscle and motility
B4.1 Adaptation to environment
B4.2 Ecological niches
Theme C—Interaction and interdependence
C1.1 Enzymes and metabolism
C1.2 Cell respiration
C1.3 Photosynthesis
C2.1 Chemical signalling
C2.2 Neural signalling
C3.1 Integration of body systems
C3.2 Defence against disease
C4.1 Populations and communities
C4.2 Transfers of energy and matter
Theme D—Continuity and change
D1.1 DNA replication
D1.2 Protein synthesis
D1.3 Mutation and gene editing
D2.1 Cell and nuclear division
D2.2 Gene expression
D2.3 Water potential
D3.1 Reproduction
D3.2 Inheritance
D3.3 Homeostasis
D4.1 Natural selection
D4.2 Stability and change
D4.3 Climate change
Internal Assessment
Practice Exam Papers
Index

Author Debora M. Primrose

Theme D—Continuity and change
D1.1 DNA replication