Biology Curriculum for Quiz – Level 3
1. Diversity in the Living World
- Taxonomy & Systematics: Binomial nomenclature, Taxonomic hierarchy (Species to Kingdom).
- Five Kingdom Classification: Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia.
- Plant Kingdom: Algae (Chlorophyceae, Phaeophyceae, Rhodophyceae), Bryophytes (Mosses, Liverworts), Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms, Angiosperms.
- Animal Kingdom: Classification basis (Symmetry, Coelom), Non-chordates (Porifera to Hemichordata), Chordates (Vertebrates: Fish, Amphibians, Reptiles, Aves, Mammals).
2. Structural Organization in Plants and Animals
- Plant Morphology: Roots, Stems, Leaves (Phyllotaxy, Venation), Inflorescence (Racemose/Cymose), Flower parts (Calyx, Corolla, Androecium, Gynoecium), Fruits, Seeds.
- Plant Anatomy: Meristematic and Permanent tissues, Vascular bundles (Xylem/Phloem), Anatomy of Root/Stem/Leaf.
- Animal Tissues: Epithelial, Connective, Muscular, Neural.
- Structural Organization in Animals: Morphology and Anatomy of the Frog (Digestive, Respiratory, Circulatory, Excretory, Nervous, and Reproductive systems).
3. Cell: Structure and Function
- Cell Biology: Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic cells, Cell Theory.
- Organelles: Mitochondria, Chloroplasts, Ribosomes, Golgi apparatus, Lysosomes, Endoplasmic Reticulum, Nucleus, Cell Membrane, Cell Wall.
- Biomolecules: Proteins (Amino acids), Carbohydrates (Monosaccharides to Polysaccharides), Lipids, Nucleic Acids, Enzymes (Properties, Factors affecting activity).
- Cell Cycle & Division: Interphase, Mitosis, Meiosis.
4. Plant Physiology
- Photosynthesis: Pigments (Chlorophyll), Light Reaction, Electron Transport, Photolysis of water, Calvin Cycle pathway.
- Respiration in Plants: Glycolysis, Fermentation, Krebs Cycle, Electron Transport System, Respiratory Quotient.
- Plant Growth & Development: Growth phases, Plant Growth Regulators (Auxins, Gibberellins, Cytokinins, Ethylene, Abscisic Acid), Photoperiodism.
5. Human Physiology
- Digestion & Absorption: Alimentary canal, Digestive glands, Digestion of food, Absorption.
- Breathing & Exchange of Gases: Respiratory organs, Mechanism of breathing, Gas exchange, Transport of Oxygen and Carbon dioxide, Respiratory disorders.
- Body Fluids & Circulation: Blood composition (RBC, WBC, Platelets, Plasma), Blood groups, Heart structure, Cardiac cycle, ECG, Double circulation.
- Excretory Products & Elimination: Urine formation (Filtration, Reabsorption, Secretion), Nephron structure, Regulation of kidney function.
- Locomotion & Movement: Skeletal muscles (Structure, Contraction), Skeletal system (Bones, Joints).
- Neural Control & Coordination: Neuron structure, Nerve impulse generation, Central Nervous System (Brain parts), Sensory organs (Eye, Ear).
- Chemical Coordination & Integration: Endocrine glands (Pituitary, Thyroid, Adrenal, Pancreas, Gonads) and their hormones.
6. Genetics and Evolution
- Heredity: Mendel’s Laws, Inheritance patterns.
- Evolution: Origin of life, Theories of evolution.
7. Ecology
- Ecosystem: Components (Biotic/Abiotic), Productivity, Decomposition.
- Biodiversity: Patterns, Importance, Loss, and Conservation..