IB Biology Topic B1.1 Carbohydrates and Lipids (SL/HL) covers syllabus content as part of Topic B1: Molecules under Theme B: Form and Function. Use these notes, questionbank, videos, flashcards, and lessons to review the topic, practise exam questions, and move between notes, videos, flashcards, and lessons where available.
B1.1 Carbohydrates and lipids is part of Topic B1: Molecules under Theme B: Form and Function.
What this topic covers
B1.1.1 Chemical properties of a carbon atom
B1.1.2 Production of macromolecules by condensation reactions
B1.1.3 Digestion of polymers into monomers by hydrolysis reactions
B1.1.4 Form and function of monosaccharides
B1.1.5 Polysaccharides as energy storage compounds
B1.1.6 Structure of cellulose
B1.1.7 Role of glycoproteins in cell–cell recognition
B1.1.8 Hydrophobic properties of lipids
B1.1.9 Formation of triglycerides and phospholipids by condensation reactions
B1.1.10 Difference between saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids
B1.1.11 Triglycerides in adipose tissues for energy storage and thermal insulation
B1.1.12 Formation of phospholipid bilayers
B1.1.13 Ability of non-polar steroids to pass through the phospholipid bilayer