IB Biology HL
Key Concepts
In the IB Biology HL (Higher Level) Key Concepts section, you will find summary videos that will help you review the most important concepts and skills necessary for success. They are ideal for a quick refresher before tackling questions in the Revision Village Questionbank or Practice Exams sections of the website.
Level of Organisation 1
Molecules

Water
15 mins

Nucleic Acids
13 mins

Carbohydrates and Lipids
12 mins

Structure and Function of Proteins
18 mins

Enzymes
11 mins

Protein Synthesis
9 mins

Photosynthesis
14 mins

Photosynthesis HL
14 mins

Carbon Dioxide Enrichment Experiments
3 mins

The Electron Transport Chain and Chemiosmosis
8 mins

DNA Replication
9 mins

Codons, Degeneracy, and Sickle Cell
10 mins
Level of Organisation 2
Cells

Cell Structure and Function
11 mins

Membrane Structure
10 mins

Membranes: Structure & Transport - HL
12 mins

Cell Specialisation
15 mins

Neural Signaling - Synapse
7 mins

Neural Signaling - Impulse
10 mins

Mitosis, Cytokinesis & The Cell Cycle
18 mins

Water Potential
11 mins

Cell Cycle - Mutagens & Cancer
9 mins
Level of Organisation 3
Organisms

The Respiratory System
10 mins

The Cardiovascular System
22 mins

Plant Transport
17 mins

Muscle and Motility I
7 mins

Muscle and Motility II
10 mins

Homeostasis, Hormones and the Menstrual Cycle
10 mins

Pregnancy Testing by hCG Detection
2 mins

Reproduction in Flowering Plants
10 mins

Inheritance
16 mins
Level of Organisation 4
Ecosystems

Evolution and Speciation
14 mins

Energy in Ecosystems
8 mins

Carbon Cycle
11 mins

Natural Selection
13 mins
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Biology HL Key Concepts?
The IB Biology Higher Leve Key Concepts section is one of the five main features available on Revision Village for Biology HL students, alongside the Questionbank, Data-based Questions, Practice Exams, and Past Papers. The Key Concepts section offers a carefully curated set of Biology HL exam revision videos designed to help students review specific concepts, such as “The Cardiovascular System”, that they may have missed or misunderstood in class. Each video is typically 10 to 15 minutes long, providing a concise and efficient way to reinforce key topics before applying knowledge through exam-style questions in the Questionbank, Data-based Questions, or Practice Exams sections of the Revision Village website.
How should I best use the Biology HL Key Concepts?
A great way to improve in IB Higher Level Biology is through consistent practice with exam-style questions. However, it’s easy to forget key concepts along the way. To reinforce understanding, students are encouraged to use the Biology HL Key Concept videos alongside their practice. Stuck on a specific question? Head to the Key Concepts section and watch a revision video that covers the relevant theory. Then, return to the original question and try solving it again with a fresh perspective.
Do the Biology HL Key Concept videos replace my textbook?
This is not the aim of the Biology Higher Level Key Concept section on Revision Village. These videos are short and concise and aim to ‘recap’ the theory, as opposed to teaching and explaining the theory, which is the purpose of textbooks. The goal of the Biology HL Key Concept section on Revision Village is to support students in their revision by offering a quick and effective way to review frequently tested topics in IB Biology Higher Level examinations.
Who are the teachers in the Biology HL Key Concept videos?
The Biology Higher Level Key Concept videos on Revision Village are taught by experienced IB Biology teachers and examiners, who are passionate about teaching IB Biology HL concepts in a simple, intuitive and engaging manner. The team is dedicated to helping each and every student achieve their best possible IB Biology grade.