cbse syllabus class 11th biotechnology

CBSE syllabus class 11th biotechnology

Course Structure Class XI (Theory)

One Paper (Three Hours)                                                                  70 Marks (180 Periods)

Unit I      Biotechnology Within Your Reach            5 Marks (20 Periods)

Chapter I : Introduction to Biotechnology

Historical Perspectives

Production Strategies in Biotechnology

Quality Control

Product Safety

Good Manufacturing Practices Good Laboratory Practices Intellectual Property

Global market

Public Perception

Biotechnology in India and Global Trends

Unit II    Biomolecules                                              20 Marks (50 Periods)

Chapter I : Building Blocks of Biomolecules - Structure and Dynamics

8 Marks(20 Periods)

Building Blocks of Carbohydrates - Sugars and Their Derivatives

Building Blocks of Proteins - Amino Acids

Building Blocks of Lipids - Simple FattyAcids, Sphingosine, Glycerol and Cholesterol

Building Blocks of Nucleic Acids - Nucleotides

Biochemical Transformations

Chapter II : Structure and Function of Macromolecules                      7 Marks (20 Periods)

Carbohydrates - The Energy Givers

Proteins - The Performers

Enzymes - The Catalysts

Lipids and Biomembranes - The Barriers

Nucleic Acids - The Managers

Chapter III : Biochemical Techniques                                                    5 Marks (10 Periods)

Techniques Based on Molecular Weight or Size Techniques Based on Polarity or Charge Techniques Based on Spectroscopy

Techniques Based on Solubility

Unit III   Cell and Development                              20 Marks (50 Periods)

Chapter I : The Basic Unit of Life                                                          8 Marks (20 Periods)

Cell Structure and Components

Tissues and Organs Stem cells Biodiversity Organization of Life

Chapter II : Cell Growth and Development                                          7 Marks (20 Periods)

Cell Division

Cell Cycle

Cell Communication

Movement

Nutrition

Gaseous Exchanges

Internal Transport

Maintaining the Internal Enviornment

Reproduction

In Vitro Fertilization

Animal and Plant Development Immune Response in Animals Programmed Cell Death Defense Mechanisms in Plants

Chapter III : Cellular Techniques                                                          5 Marks (10 Periods)

Microscopy

Cell Sorting

Cell Fractionation

Cell Growth Determination

Unit IV   Genetics and Molecular Biology                            25 (60 Peiods)

Chapter I : Principles of Genetics                                                         10 Marks (25 Periods)

Historical Perspective

MultipleAlleles

Linkage and Crossing Over

Genetic Mapping

Gene Interaction

Sex-Linked Inheritance Extranuclear Inheritance Quantitative Inheritance Genes at Population Level

Discovery of DNA as Genetic Material

Mutations DNA Repair Genetic Disorders

Chapter II : Genome Function                                                             10 Marks (25 Periods)

Genome Organization

DNA Replication

Fine Structure of Genes From Gene to Protein Transcription - The Basic Process Genetic Code

Translation

Regulation of Gene Expression

Chapter III : Genetical Techniques                                                        5 Marks (10 Periods)

Chromosomal Techniques Mutagenic Techniques Recombination in Bacteria Breeding Methods in Plants Pedigree Analysis in Humans

PRACTICALS                          (60 Periods)

Note :    Every student is required to do the following experiments during the academic session.

1.      Preparation of buffers and pH determination.

2.      Sterlization techniques

3.      Preparation of Bacterial growth medium

4.      Isolation of bacteria from curd and staining of bacteria.

5.      Determination of bacterial growth curve.

6.      Study of various stages of mitosis and calculation of mitotic index.

7.      Preparation of karyotyping.

8.      Cell counting

9.      Isolation of genomic DNA.

10.    Detection of DNA by gel electrophoresis.

11.    Isolation of milk protein (Casein)

12.    Estimation of protein by Biuret method.

13.    Assaying the enzyme acid phosphate.

Scheme of Evaluation:

Time: 3 Hours                                                                                                    Max. Marks 30

The scheme of evaluation at the end of session will be as under:

Two experiments                    :                  20 Marks Viva on experiments                                              :                  5 Marks Practical record      :                                              5 Marks