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Biology 11

Unit 1: Cellular Functions
  Chapter 1: Cell Biology
Chapter 2: Chemistry of Life
   
Unit 2: Genetic Continuity
  Chapter 3: Cell Division
Chapter 4: Genes and Heredity
Chapter 5: The Source of Heredity
   
Unit 3: Internal Systems and Regulation
  Chapter 6: Digestion and Nutrition
Chapter 7: Circulation and Blood
Chapter 8: Respiratory System
   
Unit 4: Diversity of Life
  Chapter 9: Taxonomy and The World of Microorganisms
    and Viruses

Chapter 10: Fungi and Plants
Chapter 11: The Invertebrates
Chapter 12: Chordates
   
Unit 5: Plants: Anatomy, Growth, and Functions
  Chapter 13: Plants: Form and Function
Chapter 14: The Importance of Plants

Skills Handbook

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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

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

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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



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

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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


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

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Chapter 4: Genes and Heredity

Chapter 4 Opener
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5

4.6


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

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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


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

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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


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

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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

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

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Chapter 8: Respiratory System

Chapter 8 Opener

8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4





8.5
8.6

8.7


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

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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


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

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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

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

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Chapter 11: The Invertebrates

Chapter 11 Opener
11.1
11.2
11.3

11.4
11.5

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

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Chapter 12: Chordates

Chapter 12 Opener
12.1
12.2
12.3
12.4
12.5
12.6

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

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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

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

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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


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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