Theory : 100 Marks 

Sessional : 50 Marks

Section A 

Cell Structure and Function : Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes: Cell Wall, Membrances, Nucleus, Mitochondria, Chloroplast, Ribosome, Vacuoles, Bacteria and viruses : a brief descriptions. 

Biomolecules : A brief account of sturucture of Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins. 

Cell Division : Mitosis and Meiosis. 

Section B 

Genes : Classical- brief idea about Mendel’s laws and chromosomes, Nature of Genetic material, DNA and RNA, DNA replication. 

Gene Expression : Central dogma, genetic code, molecular mechanism on mutations, regulation of gene expression, housekeeping genes, differentiation and development mutations and their molecular basis. 

Section C 

Genetic Engineering : an introduction to genetic engineering : Cloning (vectors, enzymes); DNA and genomic libraries, Transgenics, DNA fingerprinting, Genomics. 

Section D 

Development of Biotechnology : Nature and Scope of Biotechnology. 

Applications of Biotechnology : Bioprocess and fermentation technology, Cell Culture, Enzyme technology, Biological fuel generation, Single cell protein, Sewage Treatment, Environmental Biotechnology, Biotechnology and medicine, Biotechnology in agriculture & forestry industry, Food and Beverage Technology Production of Biological inventions, Safety in Biotechnology.

Text/Reference Books : 

1. Biotechnology, Smith, Cambridge Press. 

2. Modern Concepts of Biotechnology, H.D.Kumar, Vikas Publishing House (P) Ltd. 

Note: Examiner will set 9 questions in total, with two questions from each section and one question covering all sections which will be Q.1. This Q.1 is compulsory and of short answers type. Each question carries equal mark (20 marks). Students have to attempt 5 questions in total.