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The study guide is structured to follow the IB Biology syllabus and is designed to build deep understanding through active recall.

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Each section uses prompts to help you retrieve what you already know before checking the answer. This process strengthens memory and reveals gaps in understanding. You can respond by speaking out loud or writing your answer down.

The focus is not on memorization, but on understanding. You should aim to explain concepts clearly and logically, step by step, as if you were teaching them to someone else.

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Key terms are shown in bold. Rather than memorizing definitions, focus on using these terms accurately within your explanations and understanding how they connect to the broader concept.

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Additional explanations and examples are written in italics. These are there to support your understanding but are not intended to be memorized.

The IB Biology syllabus is highly interconnected. Throughout the guide, linked terms will take you to other relevant sections, helping you build a more integrated and flexible understanding of the content.

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To help you get a feel for how the guide works, the section D1.2 Protein synthesis is available for free. This sample reflects the structure, depth, and style of the full guide, so you can decide if it fits your learning style before purchasing.

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Unity and diversity

Form and function

Intractn and intdepnd

Continuity and change

Theme

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Molecules

A1.1  Water

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A1.2  Nucleic acids​​​

B1.1  Carbohydrates and            lipids

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B1.2  Proteins​

Cells

A2.1 Origins of cells (HL)

 

A2.2 Cell structure

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A2.3 Viruses (HL)​​​

C2.2 Chemical signaling           (HL)

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C2.2 Neural signaling

D2.1 Cell and nuclear                 division

D2.2 Gene expression               (HL)​

D2.3 Water potential

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Organisms

A3.1 Diversity of                         organisms

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A3.2 Classification and               cladistics (HL)​​​

B3.1 Gas transport

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B3.2 Transport

D3.1  Reproduction

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D3.2  Inheritance

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D3.3  Homeostasis

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Ecosystems

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