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Topic 5: Evolution and biodiversity
Additional Higher Level (AHL) Topics
Topic 7: Nucleic acids
Topic 8: Metabolism, cell respiration and photosynthesis
Topic 10: Genetics and evolution
Optional Topics
Option A: Neurobiology and behavior (Core topics)
- A.1 Neural development
- Neurulation
- Spina Bifida
- Neuron Development
- Synaptic Formation
- Neuroplasticity
- Strokes
- Gastrulation
- Types of Neuroglia
- A.2 The human brain
- Brain Formation
- Brain Sections
- Brain Functions
- Cerebral Cortex
- Cerebral Hemispheres
- Autonomic Control
- Brain Damage
- Encephalization
- Brain Metabolism
- Brain Matter
- Sensorimotor Areas
- Blood-Brain Barrier
- A.3 Perception of stimuli
- Sensory Perception
- Sensory Structures
- Photoreception
- Visual Processing
- Hearing
- Vestibular System
- Olfaction
- Perception Issues
- Types of Vision
- Edge Enhancement
- Gustation
Option A: Neurobiology and behaviour (Additional higher level topics)
- A.4 Innate and learned behaviour
- Innate Behaviour
- Reflex Arcs
- Learned Behaviour
- Conditioning
- Birdsong Development
- Memory
- Habituation
- Insight Learning
- A.5 Neuropharmacology
- Synaptic Transmission
- Neuromodulators
- Psychoactive Drugs
- Anesthetics
- Endorphins
- Addiction
- Types of Neurotransmitters
- Anti-Drug Vaccines
- A.6 Ethology
- Ethology
- Migration
- Altruism
- Foraging
- Breeding Behaviours
- Innate versus Learned Behaviour
- Social Hierarchies
- Sexual Dimorphism
Option B: Biotechnology and bioinformatics (Core topics)
- B.1 Microbiology: organisms in industry
- Microorganisms
- Gram Staining
- Bactericides
- Fermenters
- Batch versus Continuous Culture
- Pathway Engineering
- Biogas Production
- Archaea versus Eubacteria
- Types of Eubacteria
- Biofuels
- B.2 Biotechnology in agriculture
- Transgenics
- Gene Identification
- Gene Delivery Systems
- Gene Expression
- GM Crops
- Environmental Impact
- Other GM Examples
- Edible Vaccines
- B.3 Environmental protection
- Bioremediation
- Pollutant Metabolism
- Biofilms
- Use of Biofilms
- Bacteriophages
- Eutrophication
- Plastic Pollution
- Biomagnification
Option B: Biotechnology and bioinformatics (Additional higher level topics)
- B.4 Medicine
- Disease Markers
- DNA Microarrays
- PCR Analysis
- enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
- Tracking Experiments
- Biopharming
- Gene Therapy
- Pharmacogenomics
- Gene Editing
- Yeast-2-Hybrid System
- B.5 Bioinformatics
- Databases
- Gene Discovery
- Sequence Alignment
- Phylogenetics
- Gene Knockouts
- RNA Interference
- Allele Frequencies
Option C: Ecology and conservation (Core topics)
- C.1 Species and communities
- Survival Factors
- Species Distribution
- Ecological Niche
- Species Interactions
- Keystone Species
- Plant Survival
- Animal Survival
- C.2 Communities and ecosystems
- Trophic Levels
- Energy Conversions
- Feed Conversion Ratio
- Types of Ecosystems
- Ecosystem Analysis
- Primary Succession
- Ecological Disturbance
- Types of Biomes
- Ecological Pyramids
- Sustainable Food Practices
- C.3 Impacts of humans on ecosystems
- Invasive Species
- Biological Control
- Biomagnification
- Plastic Pollution
- Chlorofluorocarbons
- Earth Spheres
- C.4 Conservation of biodiversity
- Indicator Species
- Biodiversity
- Biogeographic Factors
- Conservation
- Endangered Species
- Extinction
Option C: Ecology and conservation (Additional higher level topics)
- C.5 Population ecology
- Population Size
- Population Sampling
- Population Growth
- Sigmoid Growth Curve
- Population Factors
- Sustainable Yields
- r / K Strategies
- Population Clocks
- C.6 Nitrogen and phosphorus cycles
- Nitrogen Cycle
- Waterlogging
- Phosphorus Cycle
- Phosphate Availability
- Eutrophication
- Soil Content
- Haber Process
- Sulphur Cycle
Option D: Human physiology (Core topics)
- D.1 Human nutrition
- Essential Nutrients
- Energy Sources
- Amino Acids
- Lipids
- Vitamins
- Minerals
- Appetite and Diet
- Dietary Intake
- Food Pyramids
- Dietary Supplements
- D.2 Digestion
- Exocrine Glands
- Gastric Secretions
- Stomach Acid
- Intestinal Villi
- Dietary Fibre
- Digestive Infections
- Digestive Juices
- Gastric Pits
- D.3 Functions of the liver
- Liver Blood Flow
- Liver Structure
- Nutrient Supply
- Detoxification
- Plasma Proteins
- Erythrocyte Recycling
- Jaundice
- Deamination
- Liver and Alcohol
- D.4 The heart
- Cardiac Muscle
- Cardiac Conduction
- Heart Sounds
- Electrocardiography
- Cardiac Output
- Heart Disorders
- Heart Treatments
- Circulation
- Heart Measurements
Option D: Human physiology (Additional higher level topics)
- D.5 Hormones and metabolism
- Endocrine Glands
- Types of Hormones
- Pituitary Gland
- Growth Hormone
- Lactation
- Types of Signalling
- Hormone Comparison
- Feedback Loops
- Iodine Deficiency
- D.6 Transport of respiratory gases
- Lung Tissue
- Oxygen Dissociation Curve
- Carbon Dioxide Transport
- Blood pH
- Bohr Shift
- Respiratory Control
- High Altitude Training
- Emphysema
- Asthma
- Lung Cancer