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IB Biology Syllabus

IB Biology Syllabus

Core

1. Cell biology
2. Molecular biology
3. Genetics
4. Ecology
5. Evolution and biodiversity
6. Human physiology

Additional higher level (AHL)

7. Nucleic acids
8. Metabolism, cell respiration and photosynthesis
9. Plant biology
10. Genetics and evolution
11. Animal physiology

Option

A. Neurobiology and behaviour
B. Biotechnology and bioinformatics
C. Ecology and conservation
D. Human physiology

Practical scheme of work

Practical activities
Individual investigation (internal assessment–IA)
Group 4 project

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