IB Biology (Barron's Test Prep)

The International Baccalaureate® (IB) was founded in Geneva, Switzerland in 1968 as a non-profit educational foundation that endeavored to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who would go on to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. What began as a single program for internationally mobile students preparing for college, has grown into a series of programs for students up to age 19. Barron’s is pleased to offer a brand new review guide for the IB Biology exam. The content of the exam is compiled from the newly revised IB Biology course syllabus. This review book focuses specifically on the syllabus material to ensure that students are fully prepared and includes:

An overview of the tests/papers, including an explanation of scoring, command terms, and optional topics based on the brand new 2014 syllabus

Connections to the Nature of Science (NOS) theme that runs throughout the syllabus

Study tips and strategies for maximizing scores

A section on mathematical calculation and statistical analysis review

2 full-length paper 1, 2, and 3 practice exams with fully explained answers

The book is formatted to prepare students for either the one-year SL (standard level) or the two-year HL (higher level) biology exam.

Table of Contents:
Introduction

CORE (SL AND HL) MATERIAL
Mathematical Concepts and Statistical Analyses
Introduction
Statistical Analysis of Data
Practice Questions
TOPIC 1: Cell Biology
TOPIC 2: Molecular Biology
TOPIC 3: Genetics
TOPIC 4: Ecology
TOPIC 5: Evolution and Biodiversity
TOPIC 6: Human Physiology

ADDITIONAL HL MATERIAL
TOPIC 7: Nucleic Acids
TOPIC 8: Metabolism, Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis
TOPIC 9: Plant Biology
TOPIC 10: Genetics and Evolution
TOPIC 11: Animal Physiology

OPTIONAL TOPICS
Option A: Neurobiology and Behaviour
Option B: Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
Option C: Ecology and Conservation
Option D: Human Physiology

PRACTICE TESTS
Practice Test 1
Practice Test 2

APPENDIX
Answers to Featured Questions
Index