
IB DP Biology: D1.1 DNA Replication – Condensed Revision Outline
A helpful, exam-ready resource for teachers and students.
This abridged and structured revision guide is designed to help IB DP Biology students revising D1.1 DNA Replication by condensing key syllabus content into a clear, accessible format. It provides full coverage of required concepts while simplifying complex processes, making it an effective tool for both classroom teaching and independent study.
Why This Resource?
• Covers Every Assessment Statement – Aligned with the IB Biology syllabus to ensure all required content is included.
• Structured for Easy Review – Information is organised into clear, manageable sections that support rapid comprehension and efficient exam revision.
• Interactive and Engaging – Digital checkboxes allow students to track progress as they complete each revision section.
• Time-Saving for Teachers – Ready to use as a teaching aid, revision sheet, or exam preparation guide with minimal preparation needed.
What Is Inside?
• Overview of DNA Replication – Purpose and biological significance of accurate DNA copying.
• Structure of DNA – Double helix, antiparallel strands, nucleotide components and base pairing rules.
• Enzymes of Replication – Roles of DNA helicase, DNA polymerase, primase, ligase, and topoisomerase.
• Replication Fork Dynamics – Leading and lagging strand synthesis and Okazaki fragments.
• Semi-Conservative Model – Evidence from Meselson–Stahl and implications for heredity.
• Initiation Sites – Origins of replication and initiation complex formation.
• Proofreading and Repair – Mechanisms that ensure replication fidelity.
• Replication in Prokaryotes vs Eukaryotes – Key differences in process and complexity.
• Regulation of Replication – Cell cycle checkpoints and control points.
• List of Essential Keywords and Definitions.
This resource is:
• Concise and Effective – Reduces information overload while reinforcing essential ideas.
• Exam-Focused – Covers core IB DP Biology content in an assessment-ready format.
• Versatile Use – Suitable for daily lessons, revision sessions, flipped classrooms, and exam preparation.
Use this guide to strengthen your teaching resources and provide students with a focused, structured approach to mastering DNA replication concepts in IB DP Biology.
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