Gujarat Board Biotechnology Syllabus for Class 11

Course Structure
Class XI
(Theory)
One Paper                    (Three Hours)                70 Marks

Unit I Introduction to Biotechnology                           10 Marks
-Fundamentals of Biochemical Engineering
-Biotechnology and Society

Unit II Biomolecules                                                       20 Marks
-Building Blocks of Biomolecules-Structure and dynamics
-Structure and function of Macromolecules.
-Biochemical Techniques

Unit III Cell and Development 20 Marks
-The basic unit of life
-Cell Growth and development
-Cellular Techniques

Unit IV Genetics and Molecular Biology 20 Marks
-Principles of Genetics
-Genome Function
-Genetical Techniques

PRACTICALS
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 Karyotype.
8. Cell counting (using Haemocytometer)
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.