IB Biology Topic B2.2 Organelles and Compartmentalization (SL/HL) covers syllabus content as part of Topic B2: Cells 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.
B2.2 Organelles and compartmentalization is part of Topic B2: Cells under Theme B: Form and Function.
What this topic covers
B2.2.1 Organelles as discrete subunits of cells that are adapted to perform specific functions
B2.2.2 Advantage of the separation of the nucleus and cytoplasm into separate compartments
B2.2.3 Advantages of compartmentalization in the cytoplasm of cells
B2.2.4 Adaptations of the mitochondrion for production of ATP by aerobic cell respiration (HL)
B2.2.5 Adaptations of the chloroplast for photosynthesis (HL)
B2.2.6 Functional benefits of the double membrane of the nucleus (HL)
B2.2.7 Structure and function of free ribosomes and of the rough endoplasmic reticulum (HL)
B2.2.8 Structure and function of the Golgi apparatus (HL)
B2.2.9 Structure and function of vesicles in cells (HL)