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Wiley Wiley'S Objective Biology For Neet, 2019Ed by Himanshu Agarwal
The Objective Biology for NEET is an endeavour to prepare the students for NEET (AIPMT) and other medical entrance examinations. Revision at a Glance, an exquisite feature has been incorporated to enhance the quick-learning. Enormous number of Practice Problems based on latest NEET pattern has been extensively developed from NCERT Biology books of Class 11 and 12. The designing of questions are strictly in accordance with the topic that aids students approaching the problems of the topic under study. Apart from the Answer Key, the distinctive feature, Hints and Explanations of tricky conceptual questions have also been given to simplify the learning. In the beginning, Directions to Use the Book is inked to hand down some advice to medical aspirants. In the end of the book, Previous Years’ Papers (2008–2016) along with answer key and detailed Analysis Chart are available.
About the Author
Mr. Himanshu Agarwal has done his post-graduation in Biotechnology from HNB, Garhwal University, Srinagar (Uttaranchal). He has his degree in education from Rajasthan University, Jaipur. He has cleared his CSIR-NET (JRF), GRE, TOEFL and GATE examinations. During the course of studies, he did his projects with top scientific institutes of India like IVRI (Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly, UP), TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute, New Delhi) and JNU (Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi). He started his career from a Post-graduate degree college at Dehradun, where he taught undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 The Living World
Revision at a Glance
Multiple Choice Questions
Characteristics of Living Organisms
Diversity in the Living World and Species Concept
Nomenclature
Taxonomy and Systematics
Taxonomic Aids
Chapter 2 Biological Classification
Revision at a Glance
Multiple Choice Questions
Kingdom Systems of Classification
Kingdom Monera (Archaebacteria and Eubacteria)
Kingdom Protista
Kingdom Fungi
Viruses, Viriods and Lichens
Chapter 3 Plant Kingdom
Revision at a Glance
Multiple Choice Questions
Classification Systems
Algae
Bryophytes
Pteridophytes
Gymnosperms
Angiosperms, Plant Life Cycles and Alternation of Generations
Chapter 4 Animal Kingdom
Revision at a Glance
Multiple Choice Questions
Basis of Classification, Levels of Organisation and Symmetry, Coelom,
Segmentation and Notochord
Phylum Protozoa
Phylum Porifera
Phylum Coelenterata (Cnidaria) and Phylum Ctenophora
Phylum Platyhelminthes, Phylum Aschelminthes and Phylum Annelida
Phylum Arthropoda
Phylum Mollusca
Phylum Echinodermata and Phylum Hemichordata
Phylum Chordata
Chapter 5 Morphology of Flowering Plants
Revision at a Glance
Multiple Choice Questions
The Root
The Stem
The Leaf
The Inflorescence
The Flower
The Fruit
The Seed
Description of Important Families
Chapter 6 Anatomy of Flowering Plants
Revision at a Glance
Multiple Choice Questions
Meristematic and Permanent Tissues
Epidermal Tissue System, Ground Tissue System and Vascular Tissue System
Anatomy of Root
Anatomy of Stem
Anatomy of Leaf
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Secondary Growth and Types of Wood
Chapter 7 Structural Organisation in Animals
Revision at a Glance
Multiple Choice Questions
Animal Tissues
Earthworm
Cockroach
Frog
Chapter 8 Cell: The Unit of Life
Revision at a Glance
Multiple Choice Questions
An Overview of Cell
Prokaryotic Cells
Eukaryotic Cells
Chapter 9 Biomolecules
Revision at a Glance
Multiple Choice Questions
Analysis of Chemical Composition, Primary and Secondary Metabolites,
Bio-Macromolecules
Proteins and Structure of Proteins
Polysaccharides
Lipids
Nucleic Acids
Nature of Bonds Linking Monomers in a Polymer
Dynamic State of Body Constituents; Concept of Metabolism;
Metabolic Basis of Living; Living State
Enzymes and Co-Factors
Chapter 10 Cell Cycle and Cell Division
Revision at a Glance
Multiple Choice Questions
Cell Cycle
Mitosis
Meiosis
Chapter 11 Transport in Plants
Revision at a Glance
Multiple Choice Questions
Means of Transport; Diffusion, Facilitated Diffusion; Active Transport and Transport Processes
Plant-Water Relations; Water Potential; Osmosis; Plasmolysis and Imbibition
Long Distance Transport of Water; Translocation;
Mechanism of Water
Absorption; Root Pressure
Transpiration
Guttation and Bleeding
Uptake and Transport of Mineral Nutrients;
Phloem Transport; Mass Flow Hypothesis
Chapter 12 Mineral Nutrition
Revision at a Glance
Multiple Choice Questions
Hydroponics, Essential Elements; Criteria for Essentiality
Role of Macro-Nutrients and Micro-Nutrients
Deficiency Symptoms of Essential Elements; Toxicity of Minerals
Mechanism of Mineral Absorption; Soil as a Reservoir of Essential Elements
Metabolism of Nitrogen
Chapter 13 Photosynthesis in Higher Plants
Revision at a Glance
Multiple Choice Questions
Experiments on Photosynthesis; History of Photosynthesis
Site of Photosynthesis; Photosynthetic Pigments
Mechanism of Photosynthesis; Light Reactions and Dark Reactions
C Pathway, CAM Pathway and Photorespiration
Factors Affecting Photosynthesis
Chapter 14 Respiration in Plants
Revision at a Glance
Multiple Choice Questions
Respiratory Substrates
Mechanism of Respiration
Anaerobic Respiration and Fermentation
Amphibolic Pathway and Respiration Quotient (RQ)
Chapter 15 Plant Growth and Development
Revision at a Glance
Multiple Choice Questions
Growth, Characters; Measurement; Phases of Growth; Growth Rate;
Conditions of Growth; Differentiation; Development; Heterophylly and Plasticity
Plant Growth Regulators
Photoperiodism, Phytochromes and Plasticity
Chapter 16 Digestion and Absorption
Revision at a Glance
Multiple Choice Questions
Digestive System
Food, Diet, Composition, Vitamins
Digestion of Food
Absorption of Digested Products
Disorders of Digestive System
Chapter 17 Breathing and Exchange of Gases
Revision at a Glance
Multiple Choice Questions
Respiratory Organs; Respiration in Lower Organisms
Human Respiratory Organs and Respiratory System
Mechanism of Breathing
Respiratory Volume; Respiratory Capacities
Exchange of Gases; Transport of Gases (O and CO)
Regulation of Respiration; Disorders of Respiratory System
Chapter 18 Body Fluids and Circulation
Revision at a Glance
Multiple Choice Questions
Blood and Lymph
Circulatory Pathways
Human Circulatory System and Cardiac Cycle
ECG and Regulation of Cardiac Activity
Disorders of the Circulatory System
Chapter 19 Excretory Products and Their Elimination
Revision at a Glance
Multiple Choice Questions
Excretion in Animals: Forms of Excretion
Human Excretory System; Mechanism; Urine Formation
Regulation of Kidney Function, Micturition,
Role of Other Organs in Excretion
Disorders of Excretory System
Chapter 20 Locomotion and Movement
Revision at a Glance
Multiple Choice Questions
Introduction; Types of Movements
Muscle; Structure of Contractile Protein; Mechanism of Muscle Contraction
Skeletal System
Joints
Disorders of Muscular and Skeletal System
Chapter 21 Neural Control and Coordination
Revision at a Glance
Multiple Choice Questions
Human Neural System; Neuron
Generation and Conduction of Nerve Impulses; Transmission of Nerve Impulses
Central Neural System; Fore Brain; Mid-Brain; Hind-Brain
Reflex Action and Reflex Arc; Sensory Reception and Processing
Eye; Mechanism of Vision
Ear; Mechanism of Hearing
Chapter 22 Chemical Coordination and Integration
Revision at a Glance
Multiple Choice Questions
Human Endocrine System
Hormones of Heart, Kidney and Gastrointestinal Tract
Mechanism of Hormone Action
Disorders Associated with Glands
Chapter 23 Reproduction in Organisms
Revision at a Glance
Multiple Choice Questions
Asexual Reproduction
Sexual Reproduction
Chapter 24 Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants
Revision at a Glance
Multiple Choice Questions
Male Reproductive System
Female Reproductive System
Pollination
Fertilisation
Embryogenesis
Seed and Fruit
Apomixis and Polyembryony
Chapter 25 Human Reproduction
Revision at a Glance
Multiple Choice Questions
Male Reproductive System
Female Reproductive System
Gametogenesis
Menstrual Cycle
Fertilisation and Implantation
Pregnancy and Embryonic Development
Parturition and Lactation
Chapter 26 Reproductive Health
Revision at a Glance
Multiple Choice Questions
Problems and Strategies; Population Explosion
Birth Control
Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP)
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Infertility
Chapter 27 Principles of Inheritance and Variation
Revision at a Glance
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
Pre-Mendelism
Mendelism
Post-Mendelism
Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance
Experimental Genetics: Crossing Over, Linkage and Recombination
Sex Determination
Mutations
Pedigree Analysis
Mendelian Disorders (Due to Gene Mutations)
Chromosomal Disorders
Chapter 28 Molecular Basis of Inheritance
Revision at a Glance
Multiple Choice Questions
DNA
RNA
DNA Replication
Transcription
Genetic Code
Translation
Mutations
Regulation of Gene Expression
Human Genome Project
DNA Fingerprinting
Chapter 29 Evolution
Revision at a Glance
Multiple Choice Questions
Origin of Life; Theories
Evidences for Evolution; Adaptive Radiation
Biological Evolution; Mechanism of Evolution
Hardy–Weinberg Principle; Gene Frequency; Genetic Drift
Brief Account of Evolution
Origin and Evolution of Man
Chapter 30 Human Health and Disease
Revision at a Glance
Multiple Choice Questions
Common Diseases in Humans
Immunity
AIDS and Cancer
Drugs, Addiction and Alcohol Abuse
Chapter 31 Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production
Revision at a Glance
Multiple Choice Questions
Animal Husbandry and Animal Breeding
Plant Breeding
SCP and Plant Tissue Culture
Chapter 32 Microbes in Human Welfare
Revision at a Glance
Multiple Choice Questions
Microbes in Household Products
Microbes in Industrial Products (Fermented Beverages, Antibiotics, Chemicals,
Enzymes and Other Bioactive Molecules)
Microbes in Sewage Treatment and Production of Biogas
Microbes as Biocontrol Agents
Microbes as Biofertilisers
Chapter 33 Biotechnology: Principles and Processes
Revision at a Glance
Multiple Choice Questions
Principles of Biotechnology
Tools of Recombinant DNA Technology
Processes of Recombinant DNA Technology
Chapter 34 Biotechnology and Its Applications
Revision at a Glance
Multiple Choice Questions
Biotechnological Applications in Agriculture
Biotechnological Applications in Medicines
Transgenic Animals
Ethical Issues
Chapter 35 Organisms and Populations
Revision at a Glance
Multiple Choice Questions
Organisms and Its Environment; Major Abiotic Factors
Responses to Abiotic Factors; Adaptations
Population Attributes; Population Growth
Population Interactions
Chapter 36 Ecosystem
Revision at a Glance
Multiple Choice Questions
Ecosystem – Structure and Function; Productivity and Decomposition
Energy Flow and Ecological Pyramids
Ecological Succession
Nutrient Cycling; Ecosystem Services
Chapter 37 Biodiversity and Conservation
Revision at a Glance
Multiple Choice Questions
Biodiversity: Types and Patterns
Loss of Biodiversity
Conservation of Biodiversity
Chapter 38 Environmental Issues
Revision at a Glance
Multiple Choice Questions
Air Pollution and its Control
Water Pollution and its Control
Solid Wastes; Agro-Chemicals and Their Effects; Radioactive Wastes
Green House Effect and Global Warming; Ozone Depletion
Degradation by Improper Resource Utilization
and Maintenance; Deforestation
Miscellaneous
Answer Key
Hints And Explanations
Previous Years’ Papers (2008–2016)
AIPMT 2008
AIPMT 2009
AIPMT 2010 (Prelims)
AIPMT 2010 (Mains)
AIPMT 2011 (Prelims)
AIPMT 2011 (Mains)
AIPMT 2012 (Prelims)
AIPMT 2012 (Mains)
NEET 2013
AIPMT 2014
AIPMT 2015
RE-AIPMT 2015
NEET I 2016
NEET II 2016
Analysis Chart of NEET (AIPMT) Papers
Mock Test
Mock Test 1
Mock Test 2
Mock Test 3
Mock Test 4
Mock Test 5
Mock Test 6
Mock Test 7
Mock Test Answer Key
OMR Answer Sheets