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Turn your biology textbook chapters into an editable mind map

Ready-made concept map books cover a generic course. DeckOwl builds a mind map from the chapters you are actually studying, then lets you edit and explore it.

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Why a custom biology concept map beats a generic one

A biology concept map book written for a general course will not follow the chapter order, terms, or diagrams in your own textbook. A map built from your actual reading keeps the branches aligned with what your exam will cover.

  • Branches follow the headings in your own textbook or lecture slides
  • Editable maps let you correct terms and reorganize sections
  • Exploring a branch helps you see how processes connect, such as cause and effect
  • The same material can become flashcards or quiz questions for review
Example biology concept map topics
Cell membranePhospholipid bilayer · Selectively permeable · Proteins embedded in the membrane
PhotosynthesisLight-dependent reactions · Calvin cycle · Takes place in chloroplasts
MitosisProphase · Metaphase · Anaphase · Telophase
EnzymesLower activation energy · Fit a specific substrate at the active site · Denature outside optimal pH or temperature
DNA replicationSemiconservative · Helicase unwinds the double helix · DNA polymerase adds nucleotides in the 5' to 3' direction
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Upload your own material

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes, or a photo of a page. Text in photos is read with text recognition.

Editable, explorable maps

Each main branch can be opened, reworded, and expanded so the map matches how your course organizes the topic.

Study from the same map

Turn the same material into flashcards with spaced repetition or a quiz with explanations when you are ready to test yourself.

How it works

Upload a chapter or notes

Choose the biology chapter, lecture slides, or typed notes you want to review.

Generate the mind map

DeckOwl sorts the content into a central topic with main branches and sub-points.

Edit and explore

Rename branches, remove what you do not need, and open each section to check the details against your book.

Start with one chapter at a time. Upload it, check that the main branches match the headings in your book, and add or remove sub-points until the map reflects what your instructor emphasized in class.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I make a concept map for a biology chapter?

Start with the chapter's main topic in the center, then add the major processes or structures as first-level branches. Under each branch, list the key terms, steps, and examples from the reading.

What should a biology concept map include?

A strong biology map shows how structures, processes, and terms relate to one another, not just a list of definitions. Include the sequence of steps for processes like mitosis or photosynthesis, and mark where one concept depends on another.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and lets you study in the browser. Exports are part of the paid Plus plan.

Can I export my biology mind map?

Exports are a paid feature. PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV export are included with Plus, which costs $99.90 per year or $9.99 per month, and students get 40 percent off with a school email.

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Keep exploring the topic

Review the main ideas visually or practice recalling them.