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The document outlines key biological themes including molecules, cells, metabolism, genetics, organismal biology, reproduction, ecology, and global impact. It details various topics such as DNA replication, protein synthesis, cell division, and the structure and function of cells. Each theme encompasses foundational concepts essential for understanding biological processes and their implications for life and the environment.

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The document outlines key biological themes including molecules, cells, metabolism, genetics, organismal biology, reproduction, ecology, and global impact. It details various topics such as DNA replication, protein synthesis, cell division, and the structure and function of cells. Each theme encompasses foundational concepts essential for understanding biological processes and their implications for life and the environment.

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Molecules Cells

Nucleic acids Cell division


DNA replication Gene expression
Protein synthesis Cell specialisation
1. Molecules (Theme A & B foundation)

Builds basic chemical understanding essential for later cell and organism functions.

A1.1 Water

B1.1 Carbohydrates and lipids

B1.2 Proteins

2. Cells

Introduce structure and function of cells—the unit of life.

A2.2 Cell structure

B2.1 Membranes and membrane transport

B2.2 Organelles and compartmentalization

B2.3 Cell specialization

A2.1 Origins of cells [HL only]

A2.3 Viruses [HL only]

3. Metabolism and Energy

Key life processes to sustain cells and organisms.


C1.1 Enzymes and metabolism

C1.2 Cell respiration

C1.3 Photosynthesis

4. Genetics and Cell Division

Genetic foundations and cell continuity.


A1.2 Nucleic acids
D1.1 DNA replication

D1.2 Protein synthesis

D1.3 Mutation and gene editing

D2.1 Cell and nuclear division

D2.2 Gene expression [HL only]

D3.2 Inheritance

5. Organismal Biology

Body systems and interactions.

B3.1 Gas exchange

B3.2 Transport

B3.3 Muscle and motility [HL only]

C2.1 Chemical signalling [HL only]

C2.2 Neural signalling

C3.1 Integration of body systems

C3.2 Defence against disease


6. Reproduction and Homeostasis

Regulation and continuity at organismal level.

D3.1 Reproduction
A3.1 Diversity of organisms

A3.2 Classification and cladistics [HL only]


D3.3 Homeostasis

D2.3 Water potential

7. Ecology and Evolution

Broad-scale biological patterns and processes.

A4.1 Evolution and speciation


C4.1 Populations and communities
B4.1 Adaptation to environment
D4.1 Natural selection

D4.2 Stability and change

B4.2 Ecological niches

A4.2 Conservation of biodiversity

C4.2 Transfers of energy and matter


8. Global Impact

How biological change influences Earth.

D4.3 Climate change


Organisms Ecosystems
Reproduction Populations and communities
Diversity of organisms Adaptation to the environment
Classification Natural selection
# Theme Topic Node Sub-topic
1 A Nucleic acids A1.2.1 About DNA - the genetic material
2 A Nucleic acids A1.2.14* About DNA - Hershey & Chase
3 A Nucleic acids A1.2.2 Structure - nucleotides
4 A Nucleic acids A1.2.3 Structure - sugar phosphate backbone
5 A Nucleic acids A1.2.4 Structure - bases
6 A Nucleic acids A1.2.5 Structure - RNA as a polymer
7 A Nucleic acids A1.2.6 Structure - DNA as double-helix
8 A Nucleic acids A1.2.7 Structure - DNA vs RNA
9 A Nucleic acids A1.2.9 Structure - DNA for information storage
10 A Nucleic acids A1.2.8 Structure - role of CBP in replication, transcription
11 A Nucleic acids A1.2.11* Structure - directionality 5' & 3'
12 A Nucleic acids A1.2.12* Structure - base pairing, stability
13 A Nucleic acids A1.2.13* Structure - nucleosome
14 A Nucleic acids A1.2.15* Structure - Chargaff's data
n, transcription
# Theme Topic Node Sub-topic
1 D DNA replication D1.1.1 Introduction - products and features
2 D DNA replication D1.1.2 Introduction - semi-conservative process
3 D DNA replication D1.1.3 Mechanism - role of helicase, DNA polymerase
4 D DNA replication D1.1.6* Mechanism - directionality of polymerases
5 D DNA replication D1.1.7* Mechanism - leading vs lagging strands
6 D DNA replication D1.1.8* Mechanism - role of primases, polymerases, ligases
7 D DNA replication D1.1.9* Mechanism - proofreading
8 D DNA replication D1.1.4 Techniques - electrophoresis, PCR
9 D DNA replication D1.1.5 Techniques - applications
polymerase

merases, ligases
# Theme Topic Ref Sub-topic
1 D Protein synthesis D1.2.5 Translation - polypeptide synthesis
2 D Protein synthesis D1.2.6 Translation - roles of mRNA, ribosomes, tRNA
3 D Protein synthesis D1.2.8 Genetic code - universality, degeneracy
4 D Protein synthesis D1.2.9 Genetic code - table of mRNA codons
5 D Protein synthesis D1.2.17* Mechanism - initiation
6 D Protein synthesis D1.2.7 Mechanism - codon, anticodon CBP
7 D Protein synthesis D1.2.10 Mechanism - elongation step
8 D Protein synthesis D1.2.12* Mechanism - directionality of process
9 D Protein synthesis D2.2.3* Mechanism - mRNA degradation & transcriptional regulation
transcriptional regulation
# Theme Topic Ref Sub-topic
1 D Cell division D2.1.1 Roles - new cell generation
2 D Cell division D2.1.4 Roles - mitosis, meiosis
3 D Cell division D2.1.12* Roles - growth, tissue repair, cell replacement
4 D Cell division D2.1.13* Cell cycle - phases
5 D Cell division D2.1.5 Interphase - DNA replication
6 D Cell division D2.1.14* Interphase - cell growth
7 D Cell division D2.1.6 Mitosis - chromosome behaviour
8 D Cell division D2.1.7 Mitosis - phases
9 D Cell division D2.1.8 Mitosis - micrograph identification
10 D Cell division D2.1.2 Cytokinesis - process
11 D Cell division D2.1.3 Cytokinesis - equal vs unequal
12 D Cell division D2.1.15* Control - cyclins
13 D Cell division D2.1.16* Cancer - mutation in genes
14 D Cell division D2.1.17* Cancer - tumour behaviours, mitotic index
replacement

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