CBSE Board Biotechnology Syllabus for Class 11

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
Public Perception
Global market
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 Fatty Acids, 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
Multiple Alleles
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 : Wet and Dry Sterlization, Chemical sterlization and Utrafiltration.
3. Media preparation : Solid and Liquid LB 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 (using Haemocytometer)
9. Isolation of genomic DNA.
10. Detection of DNA by gel electrophoresis.
11. Isolation of casein from milk.
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