IB Biology HL - Questionbank
The IB Biology HL Questionbank is a great source of practice questions, coming from the entire syllabus! Each question comes with a clear markscheme and solution video, with an experienced IB teacher going through the question step-by-step. The questions are organized by topic and arranged by difficulty, making it the perfect resource for studying a particular concept.
Topic 1
Cell Biology
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All Questions in Topic 1 Cell Biology
Stem Cells, Cell Theory, & Microscopy
Functions of Life, Cell Theory & Exceptions, Differentiation, Stem Cells, SA:V, Magnification, Stargardt's Disease
Ultrastructure of Eukaryotes & Prokaryotes
Cell Ultrastructure, Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic cells, Functions of Organelles, Binary Fission, Micrographs, Microscopes
Membrane Structure
Plasma Membrane Structure & Function, Amphipathic Properties, Cholesterol, Davson-Danielli & Singer-Nicolson models
Membrane Transport
Osmosis, Passive & Active Transport, Endocytosis, Exocytosis, Sodium/Potassium pump, Osmolarity Experiments
The Origin of Cells
Origin of Cells, Universal code, Endosymbiotic theory, Pasteur and Spontaneous Generation
Cell Division
Mitosis, Interphase, Cytokinesis, Cyclins, Supercoiling, Mutagens & Oncogenes, Smoking & Cancer, Mitotic Index
Topic 2
Molecular Biology
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All Questions in Topic 2 Molecular Biology
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Molecules to Metabolism
Carbon Tetravalency, Biomolecules, Metabolism, Anabolism, Catabolism, Hydrolysis of Macromolecules, Monomers & Polymers
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Water
Polarity, Hydrogen Bonding, Adhesion, Cohesion, Thermal Properties, Hydrophilic & Hydrophobic, Transport of Substances
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Carbohydrates & Lipids
Carbohydrate & Lipid Structures & Functions, Condensation & Hydrolysis, BMI, Nomograms, Lipids & Health, Energy Storage
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Proteins
Protein Structure & Functions, Peptide Bond, Condensation & Hydrolysis, pH and Temperature, Proteomics
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Enzymes
Enzyme Structure & Function, Active Site, Enzyme Activity Experiments, Denaturation, Immobilization, Lactose-Free Milk
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Structure of DNA & RNA
DNA & RNA Structure, Complementarity, Watson & Crick, Nucleotide structure, Antiparallel nature
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DNA Replication, Transcription, & Translation
Replication, Complementarity, Transcription, Translation, Codons, Meselson & Stahl, Taq Polymerase, Genetic Code
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Cell Respiration
Aerobic & Anaerobic Respiration, ATP, Lactic Acid Fermentation, Alcohol Fermentation, Respirometer Experiments
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Photosynthesis
Light, Pigments, Photosynthesis, Photolysis, Chromatography, Limiting Factors Experiment, Absorption & Action Spectrum
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Topic 3
Genetics
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All Questions in Topic 3 Genetics
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Genes, Alleles, and Genomes
Genes, Locus, Alleles, Mutation, Genome, Human Genome Project, Sickle Cell Anaemia, Genbank
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Chromosomes
Plasmid, Histone, Homologous, Haploid & Diploid, Karyotype, Autosomes & Sex Chromosomes, Autoradiography, Down, BLAST
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Meiosis
Crossing Over, Meiosis I & II, Gametes, Genetic Variation, Non-Disjunction, Chorionic Villi Sampling, Amniocentesis
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Inheritance
Mendel, Zygote, Dominant & Recessive, Co-dominant, Diseases, Sex-linkage, Mutagens, ABO groups, Punnett Grid, Pedigree
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Genetic Modification & Biotechnology
Gel Electrophoresis, PCR, DNA Profiling, Cloning, Genetic Modification, GMO, Rooting Experiment, Bt Crops
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Topic 4
Ecology
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All Questions in Topic 4 Ecology
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Species, Communities, and Ecosystems
Populations, Autotroph & Heterotroph, Consumer, Detritivore & Saprotroph, Mesocosm, Chi-squared Test, Quadrat Sampling
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Energy Flow
Light Energy, Chemical Energy, Biomass, Energy Loss, Trophic Levels, Pyramid of Energy, Energy Flow and Nutrient Cycling
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Carbon Cycling
Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Cycle, Methane, Peat, Coal, Oil & Gas, Fossils, Corals, Limestone, Air Monitoring, Carbon Fluxes
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Climate Change
Greenhouse Gases, Long-Wave Radiation, Global Temperature & Climate, Coral Reefs, the Precautionary Principle
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Topic 5
Evolution & Biodiversity
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All Questions in Topic 5 Evolution & Biodiversity
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Evidence for Evolution
Fossil Record, Selective Breeding, Homologous Structures, Gradual Divergence, Continuous Variation, Melanism
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Natural Selection
Natural Selection, Sources of Variation, Adaptations, Finches, Antibiotic Resistance
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Classification & Biodiversity
Binomial System, Taxonomy, Domains, Kingdoms, Reclassification, Plant & Animal Phyla, Chordata Classes, Dichotomous Key
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Cladistics
Clade, Cladograms, Analogous & Homologous Traits, Figwort Reclassification
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Topic 6
Human Physiology
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All Questions in Topic 6 Human Physiology
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Digestive System
Peristalsis, Villi, Nutrient Absorption, Digestion of Starch, Dialysis Tubing, Digestive System Anatomy, Enzymes
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Circulatory System
Arteries, Veins, Capillaries, Pressure, Pacemaker, Heart Structure & Regulation, Harvey, Cardiac Cycle, Occlusion
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Immune System
Pathogens, Blood Clotting, Antibodies, Antigens, Antibiotics, Florey & Chain's Experiment, HIV, Phagocytes, Lymphocytes
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Respiratory System
Gas Exchange, Respiratory Anatomy, Pneumocytes, Diaphragm, Intercostal Muscles, Lung Cancer, Emphysema, Spirometer
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Neuronal System
Threshold, Action & Resting Potentials, Neurons, Myelination, Synapses, Neurotransmitters, Neonicotinoids, Oscilloscopes
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Endocrine & Reproductive Systems
Glands, Insulin, Glucagon, Thyroxin, Leptin, Melatonin, Sex Hormones & Menstrual Cycle, Diabetes, IVF, Anatomy, Harvey
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Topic 7
Nucleic Acids
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All Questions in Topic 7 Nucleic Acids
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Details of DNA Structure & Replication
Nucleosome, Replication Enzymes, Non-Coding DNA, X-Ray Diffraction, Franklin & Wilkins, Sequencing, Hershey & Chase
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Details of Transcription & Gene Expression
Epigenetics, mRNA Modification, Splicing, Gene Expression, Promoter, Methylation & Acetylation
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Details of Translation
Initiation, Elongation, Termination, Free & Bound Ribosomes, Levels of Protein Structure, t-RNA Activating Enzyme
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Topic 8
Metabolism, Cell Respiration & Photosynthesis
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All Questions in Topic 8 Metabolism, Cell Respiration & Photosynthesis
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Control of Metabolism
Pathways, Activation Energy, End-Product, Competitive & Non-Competitive Inhibition, Anti-Malarials, Rate of Reaction
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Details of Cell Respiration
Oxidation & Reduction, E-carriers, Glycolysis, Link Reaction, Krebs cycle, ETC, ATP Synthesis, Mitochondrion, Tomography
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Details of Photosynthesis
Light-Dependent/Independent Reactions, Photosystem I & II, Photolysis, ATP Synthesis, Chloroplast, NADP, Rubisco, Calvin
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Topic 9
Plant Biology
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All Questions in Topic 9 Plant Biology
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Transport in the Xylem of Plants
Gas Exchange, Xylem Structure, Mineral & Water Uptake, Desert & Halophyte Plants, Potometer, Transpiration Experiments
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Transport in the Phloem of Plants
Sources & Sinks, Hydrostatic Pressure, Phloem Structure, Ephid experiments
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Growth in Plants
Meristem, Shoot Apex, Auxin, Phototropism, Micropropagation
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Reproduction in Plants
Control of Flowering, Pollination & Seed Dispersal, Short- & Long-day Plants, Seed & Flower Structures, Germination
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Topic 10
Genetics & Evolution
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All Questions in Topic 10 Genetics & Evolution
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Causes of Variation in Meiosis
Crossing Over, Chiasmata, Independent Assortment, Random Orientation
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Dihybrid Crosses & Linked Genes
Linked Genes, Discrete & Continuous Variation, Polygenic Traits, Chi-squared, Morgan, Dihybrid Crosses, Recombinants
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Gene Pools & Speciation
Allele Frequency, Selection Types, Reproductive Isolation, Speciation, Gradualism & Punctuated Equilibrium, Polyploidy
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Topic 11
Animal Physiology
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All Questions in Topic 11 Animal Physiology
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Antibody Production & Vaccination
Lymphocyte, Memory & Plasma Cells, Histamine, Vaccine, Monoclonal Antibodies, Jenner, Blood Compatibility, Epidemiology
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Movement
Joints, Antagonistic Pairs, Muscle Fibres, Myofibrils, Sarcomeres, Actin & Myosin, Sliding Filament Theory, Insect Leg
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The Kidney & Osmoregulation
Osmoregulators & Osmoconformers, Malpighian system, Nephron, Nitrogenous Wastes, Control of Function, Kidney Structure
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Sexual Reproduction
Spermatogenesis, Oogenesis, Fertilization, Implantation, HCG, Placenta, Oxytocin, Sperm & Egg Structures
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IB Biology HL Questionbank?
The IB Biology HL Questionbank is a comprehensive set of IB Biology exam style questions, categorised into syllabus topic and concept, and sorted by difficulty of question. The bank of exam style questions are accompanied by high quality step-by-step marksBioes and video tutorials, taught by experienced IB Biology teachers. The IB Biology HL Question bank is the perfect exam revision resource for IB students looking to practice IB Biology exam style questions in a particular topic or concept in their IB Biology Higher Level course.
Where should I start in the Biology HL Questionbank?
The IB Biology HL Questionbank is designed to help IB students practice Biology HL exam style questions in a specific topic or concept. Therefore, a good place to start is by identifying a concept that you would like to practice and improve in and go to that area of the Biology HL Question bank. For example, if you want to practice Biology HL exam style questions covering Cell Division, you can go to Biology HL Topic 1 (Cell Biology) and go to the Cell Division area of the question bank. On this page there is a carefully designed set of IB Biology HL exam style questions, progressing in order of difficulty from easiest to hardest. If you’re just getting started with your revision, you could start at the top of the page with the easiest questions, or if you already have some confidence, you could start at the medium difficulty questions and progress down.
How should I use the Biology HL Questionbank?
The Biology HL Questionbank is perfect for revising a particular topic or concept, in-depth. For example, if you wanted to improve your knowledge of Cell Division, there are over 20 IB Biology HL exam style questions focused specifically on this concept. Alternatively, Revision Village also has an extensive library of Biology HL Practice Exams, where students can simulate the length and difficulty of an IB exam with the Mock Exam sets, as well as Biology HL Key Concepts, where students can learn and revise the underlying theory, if missed or misunderstood in class.
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With an extensive and growing library of full length IB Biology HL exam style questions in the Biology HL Question bank, finishing all of the questions would be a fantastic effort, and you will be in a great position for your final exams. If you were able to complete all the questions in the Biology HL Question bank, then a popular option would be to go to the Biology HL Practice Exams section on Revision Village and test yourself with the Mock Exam Papers, to simulate the length and difficulty of an actual IB Biology HL exam.
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