CBSE Syllabus for Class 11 Biotechnology Exam 2019 is available here for download in PDF format. This CBSE Class 11 Biotechnology Syllabus 2018 - 2019 contains complete details about course structure, practicals and format of question paper.
Important portions of CBSE Class 11 Biotechnology Syllabus 2018 – 2019 is given below
Details of Course Structure
One Paper | 3 hours duration | Maximum Marks: (70 + 30 = 100)
| Units |
|
Marks |
| Unit- I |
Biotechnology: An overview |
5 |
| Unit-II |
Molecules of Life |
20 |
| Unit-III |
Genetics and Molecular Biology |
20 |
| Unit-IV |
Cells and Organisms |
25 |
|
|
Practicals |
30 |
|
|
Total |
100 |
Unit-I Biotechnology: An overview
Chapter 1: Biotechnology: An Overview
Historical Perspectives, Technology and Applications of Biotechnology, Global market and Biotech
Products, Public Perception of Biotechnology, Biotechnology in India and Global Trends
Unit-II Molecules of Life
Chapter 1: Biomolecules: Building Blocks
Building Blocks of Carbohydrates - Sugars and Their Derivatives, Building Blocks of Proteins - Amino
Acids, Building Blocks of Lipids - Simple Fatty Acids, Sphingosine, Glycerol and Cholesterol, Building Blocks of Nucleic Acids - Nucleotides, Biochemical Transformations
Chapter 2: Macromolecules: Structure & Function
Carbohydrates - The Energy Givers, Proteins - The Performers, Enzymes - The Catalysts, Lipids and Biomembranes - The Barriers, Nucleic Acids - The Managers
Unit-III Genetics and Molecular Biology
Chapter 1: Concepts of Genetics
Historical Perspective, Multiple Alleles, Linkage and Crossing Over, Genetic Mapping, Gene Interaction, Sex-Linked Inheritance, Extranuclear Inheritance, Quantitative Inheritance, Genes at the Population Level
Chapter 2: Genes and Genomes: Structure and Function Discovery of DNA as Genetic Material, DNA Replication, Fine Structure of the Genes, From Gene to Protein, Transcription – The Basic Process, Genetic Code, Translation, Regulation of Gene Expression, Mutations, DNA Repair, Human Genetic Disorders, Genome Organization
Unit IV: Cells and Organisms
Chapter 1 The Basic Unit of Life
Cell Structure and Components, Tissues and Organs, Stem Cells, Biodiversity, Organization of Life
Chapter 2: Cell Growth and Development
Cell Division, Cell Cycle, Cell Communication, Nutrition, Gaseous Exchange, Internal Transport, Maintaining the Internal Environment, Reproduction, In Vitro Fertilization, Animal and Plant Development, Immune Response in Animals, Programmed Cell Death, Defense Mechanisms in Plants
Practicals
Note: Every student is required to do the following experiments during the academic session.
1. Recording practical results and safety rules in the laboratory
2. Preparation of buffers and pH determination
3. Sterilization techniques
4. Preparation of bacterial growth medium
5. Determination of bacterial growth curve
6. Cell counting
7. Isolation of milk protein (Casein)
8. Estimation of whey protein by biuret method
9. Assaying the enzyme acid phosphate
10. Estimation of blood glucose by enzymatic and glucometer method (GOD/POD)
11. Study of various stages of mitosis and calculation of mitotic index
12. Preparation of karyotype
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
