CBSE: Biotechnology Class XI Syllabus

Biotechnology Class XI Syllabus

Course Structure

Units	Topics	Marks
Unit - I	Biotechnology within your reach	5
Unit - II	Biomolecules	20
Unit - III	Cell Development	20
Unit - IV	Genetics and Molecular Biology	25
Practicals		30

Unit I: Biotechnology Within Your Reach (5 Marks)

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)

Chapter I: Building Blocks of Biomolecules - Structure and Dynamics

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

Carbohydrates - The Energy Givers; Proteins - The Performers; Enzymes - The Catalysts; Lipids and Biomembranes - The Barriers; Nucleic Acids - The Managers

Chapter III: Biochemical Techniques

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)

Chapter I: The Basic Unit of Life

Cell Structure and Components; Tissues and Organs; Stem cells; Biodiversity; Organization of Life

Chapter II: Cell Growth and Development

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

Microscopy; Cell Sorting; Cell Fractionation; Cell Growth Determination

Unit IV: Genetics and Molecular Biology (25 Marks)

Chapter I: Principles of Genetics

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

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

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

PRACTICALS

• 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