IB Biology Topic D3.1: Reproduction Notes

D3.1.1 Differences between sexual and asexual reproduction

9 minute read

D3.1.2 Role of meiosis and fusion of gametes in the sexual life cycle

5 minute read

D3.1.3 Differences between male and female sexes in sexual reproduction

6 minute read

D3.1.4 Anatomy of the human male and female reproductive systems

7 minute read

D3.1.5 Changes during the ovarian and uterine cycles and their hormonal regulation

9 minute read

D3.1.6 Fertilization in humans

6 minute read

D3.1.7 Use of hormones in in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment

10 minute read

D3.1.8 Sexual reproduction in flowering plants

10 minute read

D3.1.9 Features of an insect-pollinated flower

7 minute read

D3.1.10 Methods of promoting cross-pollination

7 minute read

D3.1.11 Self-incompatibility mechanisms to increase genetic variation within a species

8 minute read

D3.1.12 Dispersal and germination of seeds

8 minute read

D3.1.13 Control of the developmental changes of puberty (HL)

7 minute read

D3.1.14 Spermatogenesis and oogenesis in humans (HL)

12 minute read

D3.1.15 Mechanisms to prevent polyspermy (HL)

10 minute read

D3.1.16 Development of a blastocyst and implantation in the endometrium (HL)

9 minute read

D3.1.17 Pregnancy testing by detection of human chorionic gonadotropin secretion (HL)

7 minute read

D3.1.18 Role of the placenta in foetal development inside the uterus (HL)

8 minute read

D3.1.19 Hormonal control of pregnancy and childbirth (HL)

6 minute read

D3.1.20 Hormone replacement therapy and the risk of coronary heart disease (HL)

10 minute read