DEPARTMENT OF PRE-UNIVERSITY EDUCATION

FORM-1
(PRACTICAL SUBJECTS - 70 + 30) - 2021-22
SUB: BIOLOGY CODE:36 CLASS: II PUC
TOTAL HOURS
TERMS CHAPTERS TO BE COMPLETED PRACTICALS TO BE COMPLETED
(Theory+ Practicals)
UNIT-VI: REPRODUCTION
1: Reproduction in Organisms Exercise-1 : To study the reproductive
Introduction parts of commonly available flowers 
1.1 Asexual reproduction. Exercise-2 : To calculate percentage of
1.2 Sexual reproduction.
pollen germination 
1.2.1 Pre-fertilisation events
Exercise-3 : To study pollen tube growth
1.2.1.1 Gametogenesis
1 1.2.1.2 Gamete transfer on stigma 
1.2.2 Fertilisation Exercise-4 : To study the discrete stages
1.2.3 Post fertilisation events of gametogenesis in mammalian testis and (33+12)
15-07-2021
1.2.3.1 The zygote ovary
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15-09-2021 1.2.3.2 Embryogenesis. Exercise-5 : To study and identify various
2: Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants stages of female gametophyte development in
Introduction the ovary of a flower
2.1.Flower - A fascinating organ of angiosperms Exercise-12 : To perform emasculation,
2.2 Pre-fertilisation - Structures and events bagging and tagging for controlled pollination
2.2.1 Stamen, microsporangium and pollen grain
2.2.2 The pistil, megasporangium (ovule) and embryo sac
2.2.3 Pollination
2.3 Double fertilization

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2.4 Post-fertilization Structures and events
2.4.1 Endosperm
2.4.2 Embryo
2.4.3 Seed
2.5 Apomixis and polyembryony
3: Human Reproduction
Introduction
3.1 The male reproductive system
3.2 The female reproductive system
3.3 Gametogenesis
3.4 Menstrual cycle
3.5 Fertilisation and implantation
3.6 Pregnancy and embryonic development
3.7 Parturition and lactation.
4: Reproductive Health
Introduction
4.1 Reproductive health - Problems and strategies
4.2 Population stabilisation and birth control
4.3 Medical termination of pregnancy (MTP)
4.4 Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
4.5 Infertility
UNIT-VII : GENETICS AND EVOLUTION
5: Principles of Inheritance and Variation
Introduction
5.1 Mendel's laws of inheritance
5.2 Inheritance of one gene
5.2.1 Law of dominance
5.2.2 Law of segregation
5.2.2.1 Incomplete dominance
5.2.2.2 Co-dominance
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 13-09-2021 TO 15-09-2021
(Based on the chapters covered in the first term)
I -TEST
The pattern and design of the TEST will be on par with the board examination standards

FIRST
The assignment would comprise questions that test the logical thinking and reasoning ability of students
ASSIGNMENT
UNIT-VII : GENETICS AND EVOLUTION
5 : Principles of Inheritance and Variation Exercise-8 : To study the blastula stage of
Continuation embryonic development in mammal, with
5.3 Inheritance of two genes the help of permanent slide, chart, model or
5.3.1 Law of independent assortment photograph 
5.3.2 Chromosomal theory of inheritance Exercise-6 : Preparation and study of
5.3.3 Linkage and recombination
mitosis in onion root tips 
5.4 Polygenic inheritance
Exercise-7 : Study of stages of meiosis
5.5 Pleiotropy
2 5.6 Sex determination using permanent slides
5.6.1 Sex determination in humans Exercise-11 : Preparation and analysis of
16-09-2021
5.6.2 Sex determination in honey bee pedigree charts
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30-11-2021 5.7 Mutation Exercise-13 : Staining of nucleic acid by (30+12)
5.8 Genetic disorders acetocarmine
5.8.1 Pedigree analysis Exercise-14 : To identify common disease-
5.8.2 Mendelian disorders causing organisms and the symptoms of the
5.8.3 Chromosomal disorders diseases
6: Molecular Basis of Inheritance
Introduction
6.1 The DNA
6.1.1 Structure of polynucleotide chain
6.1.2 Packaging of DNA helix
6.2 The search for genetic material

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6.2.1 The genetic material is DNA
6.2.2 Properties of genetic material (DNA versus RNA)
6.3 RNA world
6.4 Replication
6.4.1 The experimental proof
6.4.2 The machinery and the enzymes
6.5 Transcription
6.5.1 Transcription unit
6.5.2 Transcription unit and the gene
6.5.3 Types of RNA and the process of transcription
6.6 Genetic code
6.6.1 Mutations and genetic code
6.6.2 t-RNA-the adapter molecule
6.7 Translation
6.8 Regulation of gene expression
6.8.1 The Lac operon
6.9 Human genome project
6.9.1 Salient features of human genome
6.9.2 Applications and future challenges
6.10 DNA fingerprinting.
UNIT-VIII : BIOLOGY IN HUMAN WELFARE
8: Human Health and Diseases
Introduction
8.1 Common diseases in humans
8.2 Immunity
8.2.1 Innate immunity
8.2.2 Acquired immunity
8.2.3 Active and passive immunity
8.2.4 Vaccination and immunisation
8.2.5 Allergies
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 8.2.6 Auto-immunity
8.2.7 Immune system in the body
8.3 AIDS
8.4 Cancer
8.5 Drugs and alcohol abuse
8.5.1 Adolescence and drug or alcohol abuse
8.5.2 Addiction and dependence
8.5.3 Effects of drug or alcohol abuse
8.5.4 Prevention and control of drug or alcohol abuse
SECOND
The assignment would comprise questions that test the logical thinking and reasoning ability of students
ASSIGNMENT
20-11-2021 TO 30-11-2021
MID-TERM (Based on the chapters covered in the first and second terms)
EXAMINATION
The pattern and design of the Examination will be on par with the board examination standards

UNIT-VIII : BIOLOGY IN HUMAN WELFARE

10: Microbes in Human Welfare Exercise-17 : To study the ecological
Introduction adaptations in plants living in xeric and
10.1 Microbes in household products hydric conditions
10.2 Microbes in industrial products Exercise-18 : To study the ecological
3 10.2.1 Fermented beverages adaptations in animals living in xeric and
10.2.2 Antibiotics hydric conditions
01-12-2021
TO 10.2.3 Chemicals, enzymes and other bioactive molecules
Exercise-19 : To determine the pH of
10.3 Microbes in sewage treatment
30-01-2022 different water and soil samples
10.4 Microbes in production of biogas
10.5 Microbes as biocontrol agents Exercise-21 : To analyse living organisms
10.6 Microbes as bio-fertilizers in water samples (28+14)
UNIT-IX : BIOTECHNOLOGY Exercise-23 : To study plant population
11: Biotechnology - Principles and Processes density by quadrat method
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Introduction Exercise-24 : To study plant population
11.1 Principles of biotechnology frequency by quadrat method
11.2 Tools of recombinant DNA technology Exercise-25 : Study of homologous and
11.2.1 Restriction enzymes
analogous organs in plants and animals
11.2.2 Cloning vectors
11.2.3 Competent host (For transformation with r-DNA)
11.3 Processes of recombinant DNA technology
11.3.1 Isolation of the genetic material (DNA)
11.3.2 Cutting of DNA at specific locations
11.3.3 Amplification of gene of interest using PCR
11.3.4 Insertion of recombinant DNA into the host cell or organism
11.3.5 Obtaining the foreign gene product
11.3.6 Downstream processing.
12: Biotechnology And Its Application
Introduction
12.1 Biotechnological applications in agriculture
12.2 Biotechnological applications in medicine
12.2.1 Genetically engineered insulin
12.2.2 Gene therapy
12.2.3 Molecular diagnosis
12.3 Transgenic animals
12.4 Ethical issues
UNIT-X : ECOLOGY
13: Organisms and Populations
Introduction
13.1 Organism and its environment
13.1.1 Major abiotic factors
13.1.2 Responses to abiotic factors
13.1.3 Adaptations
13.2 Populations
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 13.2.1 Population attributes
13.2.2 Population growth
13.2.3 Life history variation
13.2.4 Population interactions
15: Biodiversity and Conservation
Introduction
15.1 Biodiversity
15.1.1 How many species are there on earth and how many in India?
15.1.2 Patterns of biodiversity
15.1.3 The importance of species diversity to the ecosystem
15.1.4 Loss of biodiversity
15.2 Biodiversity conservation
15.2.1 Why should we conserve biodiversity?
15.2.2 How do we conserve Biodiversity?
28-01-2022 TO 31-01-2022
(Based on the chapters covered in the third term)
II - TEST
The pattern and design of the TEST will be on par with the board examination standards.

UNIT-VII : GENETICS AND EVOLUTION

7: Evolution Exercise-9 : To verify the Mendel's law of
4 Introduction segregation
7.1 Origin of life Exercise-10 : To verify the Mendel's law of
01-02-2022 7.2 Evolution of life forms - A theory
TO independent assortment
7.3 What are the evidences for evolution?
31-03-2022 Exercise-15 : To study the texture of soil
7.4 What is adaptive radiation?
samples
7.5 Biological evolution
7.6 Mechanism of evolution Exercise-16 : To determine the water holding
7.7 Hardy-Weinberg's principle capacity of soils
7.8 A brief account of evolution Exercise-20 : To study turbidity of water (29+12)

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7.9 Origin and evolution of man samples
UNIT-VIII : BIOLOGY IN HUMAN WELFARE Exercise-22 : To determine the amount of
9: Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production suspended particulate matter (SPM) in air at
Introduction different sites in a city
9.1 Animal husbandry
9.1.1 Management of farms and farm animals
9.1.1.1 Dairy farm management
9.1.1.2 Poultry farm management
9.1.2 Animal breeding
9.1.3 Bee-keeping
9.1.4 Fisheries
9.2 Plant breeding
9.2.1 What is plant breeding?
9.2.2 Plant breeding for disease resistance
9.2.3 Plant breeding for developing resistance to insect pests
9.2.4 Plant breeding for improved food quality
9.3 Single cell protein (SCP)
9.4 Tissue culture
UNIT-X : ECOLOGY
14: Ecosystem
Introduction
14.1 Ecosystem-Structure and function
14.2 Productivity
14.3 Decomposition
14.4 Energy flow
14.5 Ecological pyramids
14.6 Ecological succession
14.6.1 Succession of plants
14.7 Nutrient cycling
14.7.1 Ecosystem - Carbon cycle
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 14.7.2 Ecosystem-Phosphorous cycle
14.8 Ecosystem services
16: Environmental Issues
Introduction
16.1 Air pollution and its control
16.1.1 Controlling vehicular air pollution: A case study of Delhi
16.2 Water pollution and its control
16.2.1 Domestic sewage and industrial effluents
16.2.2 A case study of integrated waste water treatment
16.3 Solid wastes
16.3.1 Case study of remedy for plastic waste
16.4 Agrochemicals and their effects
16.4.1 Case study of organic farming
16.5 Radioactive wastes
16.6 Greenhouse effect and global warming
16.7 Ozone depletion in the stratosphere
16.8 Degradation by improper resource utilisation and maintenance
16.9 Deforestation
16.9.1 Case study of people’s participation in conservation of forests
PRE-FINAL 24-03-2022 TO 30-03-2022
EXAMINATION (Based on the complete syllabus covered during the academic year)
ANNUAL
(Based on the complete syllabus covered during the academic year)
EXAMINATION

TOTAL TECHING HOURS (120 + 50)