IB Biology Topic 1 Videos (SL & HL)

Topic 1: Cell Biology

This page contains all of our IB biology topic 1 videos created for topic 1. They cover the IB cell biology content from the IB Biology course. The videos cover all the sub-topics, including a focus on: cells, cell theory, specialisation, prokaryotes, eukaryotes, membranes, particle transport, cell division, and cancer.

Our IB cell bio videos introduce the topic 1 syllabus knowledge required for the IB biology topic 1 questions in the exam!

IB Biology Topic 1 Videos

Video 1

Cell Theory, Stem Cells, Functions Of Life & The Microscope
Cell Theory, Functions & The Microscope

This video looks at the origin of cells and the characteristics of stem cells. It goes on to explore cellular functions, exploring the 7 life processes through examples, and finally the microscope.

This video looks at the origin of cells and stem cells. It goes on to explore cellular functions and finally the microscope.

Video 2

Classification Of Cells: Prokaryotes & Eukaryotes, Including Animals And Plants
Classification Of Cells

This video looks at the largest groups of cells, known as Eukaryotes and Prokaryotes, and their differences. Finally, it explores two different sub-classes of Eukaryotes: animals and plants, and their differences.

This video looks at the largest groups of cells and their differences. Finally, it explores two different sub-classes of Eukaryotes and their differences.

Video 3

Membrane Structure, Particle Movement & Vesicle Transportation
Membrane Structure & Transportation

This video looks at the structure of the plasma membrane. It goes on to explore particle movement across the membrane via: Diffusion, Osmosis and Active transport. Finally, it covers vesicles and their role in the exchange of substances.

This video looks at the structure of the membrane. It goes on to explore particle movement. Finally, it covers vesicles.

Video 4

The Origin Of Cells: Spontaneous Generation & Endosymbiosis
The Origin Of Cells

This video looks at the historical theory of cellular origin, spontaneous generation, including supporting experiments by: Miller & Urey, Redi, Needham and Pasteur. Finally, it covers the modern theory of endosymbiosis.

This video looks at spontaneous generation, including supporting experiments. Finally, it covers endosymbiosis.

Video 5

The Cell Cycle: Mitosis, Cytokinesis and Interphase & Cyclins In Regulating Division
The Cell Cycle & Regulating Division

This video looks at the series of events involved in cellular division including: Mitosis, Cytokinesis and Interphase. It then explores the regulation of this division by the proteins called Cyclins. Finally, it discusses tumours, cancer and dysregulation of the cell cycle.

This video looks at the series of events involved in cellular division. It then explores the regulation of this division. Finally, it discusses dysregulation.

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