IB Biology Topic B2.2: Organelles and Compartmentalization Notes

B2.2.1 Organelles as discrete subunits of cells that are adapted to perform specific functions

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B2.2.2 Advantage of the separation of the nucleus and cytoplasm into separate compartments

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B2.2.3 Advantages of compartmentalization in the cytoplasm of cells

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B2.2.4 Adaptations of the mitochondrion for production of ATP by aerobic cell respiration (HL)

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B2.2.5 Adaptations of the chloroplast for photosynthesis (HL)

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B2.2.6 Functional benefits of the double membrane of the nucleus (HL)

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B2.2.7 Structure and function of free ribosomes and of the rough endoplasmic reticulum (HL)

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B2.2.8 Structure and function of the Golgi apparatus (HL)

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B2.2.9 Structure and function of vesicles in cells (HL)

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