IB Biology SL 2.2.11 Drawing and Annotation
Practise IB Biology SL 2.2.11 by drawing and annotating prokaryotic cells, plant cells and nuclei from electron-micrograph evidence.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2025
- Course
- Biology SL
- Level
- SL
Practise IB Biology SL 2.2.11 by drawing and annotating prokaryotic cells, plant cells and nuclei from electron-micrograph evidence.
The image shows epidermis tissue from a bulb of the onion plant (Allium cepa) viewed using a light microscope.

Draw a labelled diagram of a nucleus from a eukaryotic cell, such as an onion epidermis cell, as seen using an electron microscope.
a. nucleus drawn that clearly shows 2 membranes and pores passing through both membranes;
Labels (Max 2 marks for labels):
b. (inner/ outer) nuclear membrane / nuclear envelope / double/two membrane;
c. (nuclear) pore;
d. nucleolus;
e. chromatin/nucleoplasm/DNA/chromosomes/genetic material;
Accept drawings inside cells.
a. Award even if no internal structures are drawn.
Award one mark for diagram, then up to 2 maximum for labels.
3 max