Biology 11 Biology 11
UNIT I: Diversity in Living Organisms
- Classification of living organisms
- basis of Classification
- five-kingdom Classification
- plant and animal kingdom Classification
UNIT II: Structural Organisation in Plants and Animals
UNIT III: Cell Structure and Function
- structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
- cell organelles and their functions
- meiosis
UNIT IV: Plant Physiology
- Transport in plants: absorption of water
- ascent of sap
- transpiration
- translocation of food
- Photosynthetic pigments
- light and dark reactions
UNIT V: Human Physiology
- Digestion and absorption: Digestive system
- enzymes
- absorption of nutrients
- Breathing
- Respiratory system
- mechanism of breathing
- exchange of gases
- Circulatory system
- lymphatic system
- osmoregulation
UNIT VI: Plant Reproduction
- Modes of reproduction in plants: sexual and asexual reproduction
- pollination
- fertilization
- seed formation
UNIT VII: Human Reproduction
- gametogenesis
- fertilization
- pregnancy
- parturition
- lactation
UNIT VIII: Genetics and Evolution
- deviations from Mendelism
- sex determination
- theories of evolution
- evidences for evolution
- Lamarckism
- Darwinism
- natural selection
UNIT IX: Biology and Human Welfare
- Common diseases
- immunity
- AIDS
- tuberculosis
- Improvement in food production: Plant breeding
- tissue culture
- animal husbandry practices
UNIT X: Biotechnology
- Principles and processes of biotechnology
- applications in agriculture
- medicine
- and industry
- genetic engineering
- DNA technology