Table Of Contents
Biology 11
Skills Handbook

UNIT 1: CELLULAR FUNCTIONS
UNIT 1 ARE YOU READY?
Chapter 1: Cell Biology
| Chapter 1 Opener |
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5 |
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The Cell Theory
Overview of Cell Structure
Looking at Cells and The Cytoplasmic Organelles
Special Structures of Plants
Activity 1.4.1: Plant and Animal Cells
Cell Research in Medicine |
Chapter 1 Summary
Chapter 1 Review |

Chapter 2: Chemistry of Life
| Chapter 2 Opener |
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
2.10
2.11
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Nutrients
Activity 2.1.1: Investigating 3D Molecules
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Proteins
Investigation 2.4.1: Identifying Nutrients
Nucleic Acids
The Living Cell Membrane
Passive Transport
Investigation 2.7.1: Observing Osmosis and Diffusion
Active Transport
Energy flow in Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
Cellular Respiration in Plants and Animals
Types of Respiration
Investigation 2.11: Yeast Fermentation |
Careers in Science
Chapter 2 Summary
Chapter 2 Review
Unit 1 Performance Task: Factors Affecting Cell Membrane
Permeability
Unit 1 Review |

UNIT 2: GENETIC CONTINUITY
UNIT 2 ARE YOU READY?
Chapter 3: Cell Division
| Chapter 3 Opener |
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9 |
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Principles of Cell Division
The Cell Cycle
A Cell Clock
Activity 3.3.1: Frequency of Cell Division
Cloning
Cancer
Meiosis
Comparing Mitosis and Meiosis
Activity 3.7.1: Comparing Meiosis and Mitosis
Reproduction and Cell Division
Abnormal Meiosis: Nondisjunction |
Chapter 3 Summary
Chapter 3 Review |

Chapter 4: Genes and Heredity
| Chapter 4 Opener |
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
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Early Beliefs and Mendel
Single-Trait Inheritance
Selective Breeding
Multiple Alleles
Incomplete Dominance
Case Study: A Murder Mystery
4.6 Dihybrid Crosses
Activity 4.6.1: Genetics of Corn |
Chapter 4 Summary
Chapter 4 Review |

Chapter 5: The Source of Heredity
| Chapter 5 Opener |
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9
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Early Developments in Genetics
Development of the Chromosomal Theory
Morgan's Experiments and Sex-Linkage
Activity 5.3.1: Sex-Linkage in Fruit Flies
Case Study: Tracing the Haemophilia Gene
Looking Inside the Chromosome
Discovering the Structure of DNA
The Structure of DNA
Genes That Change Position
Gene Research and Technologies
DNA Fingerprinting
Gene Therapy |
Careers in Science
Chapter 5 Summary
Chapter 5 Review
Unit 2 Performance Task: Investigating Human Traits
Unit 2 Review |

UNIT 3: INTERNAL SYSTEMS AND REGULATION
UNIT 3 ARE YOU READY?
Chapter 6: Digestion and Nutrition
| Chapter 6 Opener |
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7
6.8
6.9
6.10 |
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Organs and Organ Systems
Importance of Digestion
Ingestion
Activity 6.3.1: The Effect of the Enzyme Diastase on
Starch Digestion
The Stomach and Digestion
The Small Intestine and Pancreas
Investigation 6.5.1: The Effect of pH and Temperature
on Starch Digestion
The Liver and Gall Bladder
The Large Intestine and Absorption of Materials
Homeostasis and Control Systems
Defining Food Energy
Essential Nutrients |
Chapter 6 Summary
Chapter 6 Review |

Chapter 7: Circulation and Blood
| Chapter 7 Opener |
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
7.7
7.8
7.9
7.10
7.11 |
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Importance of a Circulatory System
Components of Blood
Blood Groups
Blood Vessels
The Mammalian Heart
Setting the Heart's Tempo
Heart Sounds
Blood Pressure
Variation in Cardiovascular Output
Investigation 7.9.1: Effects of Posture on Blood
Pressure and Pulse Rate
Investigation 7.9.2: Effects of Exercise on Blood
Pressure and Pulse Rate
Capillary Fluid Exchange
The Lymphatic System |
Chapter 7 Summary
Chapter 7 Review |

Chapter 8: Respiratory System
| Chapter 8 Opener |
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6
8.7 |
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Importance of the Respiratory System
The Mammalian Respiratory System
Gas Exchange and Transport
Disorders of the Respiratory System
Activity 8.4.1: Determining Lung Volume
Investigation 8.4.1: The Effects of Exercise on Lung
Volumes
Case Study: Smoking and Lung Cancer
Organ Transplants in Canada
The Effect of Psychoactive Drugs on Homeostatic
Adjustment
Digestive, Circulatory, and Respiratory Systems of
the Fetal Pig
Activity 8.7.1: Examining the Systems of a Fetal Pig |
Careers in Science
Chapter 8 Summary
Chapter 8 Review
Unit 3 Performance Task: Determining Fitness Level
Unit 3 Review |

UNIT 4: DIVERSITY OF LIFE
UNIT 4 ARE YOU READY?
Chapter 9: Taxonomy and The
World of Microorganisms and Viruses
| Chapter 9 Opener |
9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
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Taxonomic Systems
Activity 9.1.1: Using a Classification Key
Viruses
Kingdom Monera
Investigation 9.3.1: Effects of Antiseptics
Kingdom Protista
Activity 9.4.1: Examining Protists |
Chapter 9 Summary
Chapter 9 Review |

Chapter 10: Fungi and Plants
| Chapter 10 Opener |
10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.6
10.7
10.8
10.9 |
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Kingdom-Fungi
Life Cycle of Fungi
Investigation 10.2.1: Monitoring Mould Growth
Importance of Fungi
Kingdom-Plantae
The Evolution of Terrestrial Plants
Alternation of Generations
Mosses
Ferns
Seed Plants |
Chapter 10 Summary
Chapter 10 Review |

Chapter 11: The Invertebrates
| Chapter 11 Opener |
11.1
11.2
11.3
11.4
11.5
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The Animal Kingdom
The Simplest Animals
The Worms
Activity 11.3.1: Earthworm Dissection
Mollusks and Echinoderms
The Arthropods |
Chapter 11 Summary
Chapter 11 Review |

Chapter 12: Chordates
| Chapter 12 Opener |
12.1
12.2
12.3
12.4
12.5
12.6 |
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Phylum Chordata
Fishes
Amphibians
Reptiles
Birds
Mammals
Activity 12.6.1: Using Models for Movement |
Careers in Science
Chapter 12 Summary
Chapter 12 Review
Unit 4 Performance Task: Creating a Cladogram
Unit 4 Review |

UNIT 5: PLANTS: ANATOMY, GROWTH AND FUNCTIONS
UNIT 5 ARE YOU READY?
Chapter 13: Plants: Form and
Function
| Chapter 13 Opener |
13.1
13.2
13.3
13.4
13.5
13.6
13.7
13.8
13.9 |
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Vascular Plant Structure and Function
Plant Tissues
Leaves
Activity 13.3.1: Leaf Adaptations
Roots
Activity 13.4.1: Root Anatomy
Stems
Activity 13.5.1: Stem Anatomy
Transport in Plants
Investigation 13.6.1: Water Movement in Stems and
Leaves
Reproduction
Activity 13.7.1: Monocot and Dicot Seeds
External Factors Affecting Plant Growth
Investigation 13.8.1: The Effect of Light on Plant Growth
Internal Factors Affecting Plant Growth |
Chapter 13 Summary
Chapter 13 Review |

Chapter 14: The Importance of
Plants
| Chapter 14 Opener |
14.1
14.2
14.3
14.4
14.5
14.6
14.7
14.8
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Succession
Plants and Biodiversity
Fertilizers
Investigation 14.3.1: Assessing Synthetic Fertilizers
Food Plants
Activity 14.4.1: Planning a Vegetable Garden
Fuels, Fibres and Wood Products
Case Study: Hemp Production in Ontario
Medicinal and Non-medicinal Chemical Plant Products
Pest Management
A Sustainable Future
Careers in Science |
Chapter 14 Summary
Chapter 14 Review
Unit 5 Performance Task: Plans that Changed the World
Unit 5 Review
Appendix A: Skills Handbook
Appendix B: Safety Skills
Appendix C: Biology Reference Section
Appendix D: Short Answers to Practice, Chapter Review, and Unit
Review Questions
Glossary of Terms
Index
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