CBSE Class 11 Biotechnology Latest Syllabus (2022-2023)

An unprecedented growth of human knowledge in the field of Biological Sciences coupled with equally significant developments in the field of technology have brought significant changes into existing social and economic systems. The emerging field of Biotechnology is likely to further enhance the applications of Science and Technology for human welfare. Modern Biotechnology processes encompass a wide range of new products such as antibiotics, vaccines, monoclonal antibodies and many more. Furthermore, developments in recombinant DNA technology have yielded numerous new useful products in the fields of healthcare and agriculture. The present syllabus takes care of all these aspects. Due emphasis has been laid on familiarizing the learners with the fundamental concepts, basic techniques and their applications. It is expected that the knowledge gained through the study of different topics and the skills acquired through the prescribed practical work will make the learners competent to meet the challenges of academic as well as professional courses after studying the subject at senior secondary stage.

The broad objectives of teaching Biotechnology at senior secondary level are to:

  • help the learners know and understand basic facts and concepts of the subject at elementary stage.
  • expose the students to different basic processes and basic techniques used in Biotechnology.
  • familiarize the learners to understand the relationship of the subject to health, nutrition, environment, agriculture and industry, etc.
  • develop conceptual competence in the learners so as to cope up with professional courses in future career.
  • acquaint students with different applications of Biotechnology in everyday life.
  • develop an interest in students to study Biotechnology as a discipline.
CBSE Class 11 Bio-Technology Syllabus
CBSE Class 11 Biotechnology Syllabus

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CBSE Class 11 Biotechnology Course Structure

UnitsCourseMarks
Unit- IBiotechnology: An overview5
Unit- IIMolecules of Life20
Unit- IIIGenetics and Molecular Biology20
Unit- IVCells and Organisms25
Practical30
Total100

CBSE Class 11 Biotechnology Theory Syllabus 2022-2023

Unit-I Biotechnology: An overview

Chapter 1: Biotechnology: An Overview

Historical Perspectives, Technology and Applications of Biotechnology, Global market and Biotech Products.

Unit-II Molecules of Life

Chapter 1: Biomolecules: Building Blocks

Building Blocks of Carbohydrates – Sugars and their Derivatives, Building Blocks of Proteins- Amino Acids, Building Blocks of Lipids – Simple Fatty Acids, Glycerol and Cholesterol, Building Blocks of Nucleic Acids – Nucleotides.

Chapter 2: Macromolecules: Structure & Function

Carbohydrates – The Energy Givers, Proteins – The Performers, Enzymes – The Catalysts, Lipids and Biomembranes – The Barriers, Nucleic Acids – The Managers

Unit-III Genetics and Molecular Biology

Chapter 1: Concepts of Genetics

Historical Perspective, Multiple Alleles, Linkage and Crossing Over, Genetic Mapping.

Chapter 2: Genes and Genomes: Structure and Function

Discovery of DNA as Genetic Material, DNA Replication, Fine Structure of the Genes, From Gene to Protein, Transcription – The Basic Process, Genetic Code, Translation, Mutations, Human Genetic Disorders.

Unit IV: Cells and Organisms

Chapter 1: The Basic Unit of Life

Cell Structure and Components, Organization of Life

Chapter 2: Cell Growth and Development

Cell Division, Cell Cycle, Cell Communication, Nutrition, Reproduction, Immune Response in Animals.

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CBSE Class 11 Biotechnology Practical Syllabus 2022-2023

  1. Preparation of buffers and pH determination
  2. Sterilization techniques
  3. Preparation of bacterial growth medium
  4. Cell counting
  5. Sugar Estimation using Di Nitro Salicylic Acid test (DNS test)
  6. Assay for amylase enzyme
  7. Protein estimation by biuret method

Scheme of Evaluation

Time: 3 Hours
Max. Marks 30
The scheme of evaluation at the end of session will be as under:
Two experiments : 20
Marks Viva on experiments : 5
Marks Practical record : 5 Mark

Prescribed Books for CBSE Class 11 Biotechnology

  1. A Text Book of Biotechnology – Class XI : Published by CBSE, New Delhi
  2. As reference- Biotechnology – Class XI : Published by NCERT, New Delhi
  3. A Laboratory Manual of Biotechnology – Class XI : Published by CBSE, New Delhi

Reference and Source

https://cbseacademic.nic.in/curriculum_2023.html

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Sagar Aryal is a microbiologist and a scientific blogger. He is doing his Ph.D. at the Central Department of Microbiology, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal. He was awarded the DAAD Research Grant to conduct part of his Ph.D. research work for two years (2019-2021) at Helmholtz-Institute for Pharmaceutical Research Saarland (HIPS), Saarbrucken, Germany. Sagar is interested in research on actinobacteria, myxobacteria, and natural products. He is the Research Head of the Department of Natural Products, Kathmandu Research Institute for Biological Sciences (KRIBS), Lalitpur, Nepal. Sagar has more than ten years of experience in blogging, content writing, and SEO. Sagar was awarded the SfAM Communications Award 2015: Professional Communicator Category from the Society for Applied Microbiology (Now: Applied Microbiology International), Cambridge, United Kingdom (UK). Sagar is also the ASM Young Ambassador to Nepal for the American Society for Microbiology since 2023 onwards.

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