MYP Life Science Study Guide Reference

Core Study Checklist and Primary Resources

• Class notes must be systematically reviewed alongside assigned textbook readings.

• Key reference material is derived from the MYP Life Science book across designated chapter sections and page ranges.

Science Terminology and ABC Definitions

• ABC Definitions (Part 1):

  • Resource location: MYP Life Science book, page 52.

• ABC Definitions (Part 2):

  • Resource location: MYP Life Science book, page 61.

Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Fundamentals

• Nature and Definition of DNA:

  • Key question: What is DNA?

  • Resource location: MYP Life Science book, pages 4–5.

• Applications and Utility of DNA:

  • Key question: What can we do with DNA?

  • Resource location: MYP Life Science book, pages 6–7.

Genetic Information and Chromosomal Organization

• Information Content of DNA:

  • Key question: What information does DNA store?

  • Resource location: MYP Life Science book, page 12.

• Gene Utilization and Storage Mechanisms:

  • Key question: How are genes stored and used?

  • Resource location: MYP Life Science book, page 13.

• Chromosomal Mapping and Arrangement:

  • Key question: How are genes arranged on the chromosomes?

  • Resource location: MYP Life Science book, pages 14–15.