ZOOLOGY

I. Cell structure and function:
(a) Prokaryote and eukaryote.
(b) Structure of animal cell, structures and functions of cell organelles.
(c) Cell cycle-mitosis, meiosis.
(d) Structure and contents of nucleus including ntcle`r mdmbr`ne, strtcture of
chrnmosnme `nd gene, chemistry of genetic components.
(e) Mendel’s laws of inheritance, linkage and genetic recombination; cytoplasmic
inheritance.
(f) Function of gene: replication, transcription and translation; mutations(spnntaneour
and arthfichal): Rebombhnant DN@: princhple and application.
(g) Sex determination in Drosophila and man; sex linkage in man.
II. Systematics:
(a) Classification of non-chordates(up to sub-classes) and chordates (up to orders) giving
general features and evolutionary relationship of the following phyla:
Protozoa, Porifera, Coelenterata, Platyhelminthes, Nematheliminthes, Annelida
Arthropoda, Mollusca, Echinodermata, Minor Phyla(Bryozoa, Phoronida and
Chaetognatha) and Hemichordata.
(b) Structure reprocuction and life history of the following types:
Amoeba, Monocystis, Plasmodium, Paramecium, Sycon, Hydra ,Obelia, Fasciola,
Taenia, Ascaris, Neanthes, Pheretima, Hirudinia, Palaemon, Buthus, Periplaneta,
Lamellidens, Pila, Asterias and Balanoglossus.
(c) Classification of chordates(up to orders), giving general features and evolutionary
relationship of the following:
Protochordata; Agnatha; Gnathostomata-Pisces, Amphibia, Reptilia, Aves and
Mammalia.
(d) Comparative functional anatomy of the following based on type animals(Scoliodon,
Rana, Calotes, Columba and Oryctolagus): integument and its derivatives,
endoskeleton, digestive system, respiratory system, circulatory system including
heart and aortic arches, urinogenital system, brain and sense organs(eye and ear);
endocrine glands and other hormone producing structures, (Pitutary, thyroid,
parathyroid, adrenal, pancreas, gonads) their function.
III. Vertebrate Physiology and Biochemistry:
(a) Chemical composition of protoplasm; nature and function of enzymes; vitamins, their
Sources and role; colloids and hydrogen ion concentration; biological oxidathon,
elebtron tr`nspnrt `nd role of @TP, enefetibs, flycolysis, citric acid cycle; vertebrate
hormones: their types, sources and functions; pheromones and their role.
(b) Neuron and nerve impulse-conduction and transmission across synapses;
neurotransmitters `nd their role, hncltdinf acdtyl cholinerter`se `ctivity.
(c( Homeostatis; osmoregulation; active transport and ion pump.
(d) Composition of carbohydrates, fats, lipids and proteins; steroids.
IV. Embryology:
(a) Gametogenesis, fertilization, cleavage; gastrulation in frog and chick.
(b) Metamorphosis in frog and retrogressive metamorphosis in ascidian;
extra-embryonic membranes in chick and mammal; placentation in mammals;
Bio-genetic law.
V. Evolution:
(a) Origin of life; principles; theories and evidences of evolution; species concept.
(b) Zoogeographical realms, insular fauna; geological eras.
(c) Evolution of man; evolutionary status of man.
VI. Ecology, Wildlife and Ethology:
(a) Abiotic and biotic factors; concept of ecosystem, food chain and energy flow;
adaptation of aquatic, terrestrial and aerial fauna; intra-and inter-specific animal
relationships; environmental pollution: Types, sources, causes, control and
prevention.
(b) Wildlife of India; endangered species of India; sanctuaries and national parka of
India.
(c) Biological rhythms.
VII. Economic Zoology:
(a) Beneficial and harmful insects including insect vectors of human diseases.
(b) Industrial fish, prawn and molluscs of India.
(c) Non-poisonous and poisonous snakes of India.
(d) Venomous animals-centipede, wasp, honey bee.
(e) Diseases caused by aberrant chromosomes/genes in man; genetic counseling; DNA as a tool for forensic investigation.