ZOOLOGY SYLLABUS
1. Cell structure and function:
a) Prokaryote and eukaryote Structure of animal cell, structure and functions of cell organelles.
b) Cell cycle mitosis, meiosis.
c) Structure and contents of nucleus including nuclear membrance, structure of chromosome
and gene, chemistry of genetic components.
d) Mendel’s laws of inheritance, linkage and genetic recombination; cytoplasmic inheritance.
e) Function of gene: replication, transcription and translation; mutations (spontaneous and
artificial); Recombinant DNA; principle and application
f) Sex determination in Drosophila and man; sex linkage in man
2 Systematics:
a) Classification of non chodrates (upto 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 reproduction and life history of the following types: Amoeba,
Monocystis, Plasmodium, Paramaecium, Sycon, Hydra, Obelia, Fasiola, Taenia,
Ascaris, Neanthes, Pheretima, Hirudina, 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): integrument and its
derivatives, endoskeleton, digestive system, respiratory system, circulator system
including heart and aortic arches, urinogenital system; brain and sense organs
(eye and ear); endocrine glands and other hormone producing structures,
(Pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, pancreas, gonads) their function.
3. 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
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oxidation, electron transport and role of ATP, enegetics, glycolysis, citric acid
cycle; vertebrate hormones; their type, sources and function; pheromones and
their role.
b) Neuron and nerve impulse conduction and transmission across synapses;
nenurotrasmitters and their role, including acetyl cholinesterase activity.
c) Homeostasis; osmoregulation; active transport and ion pump.
d) Composition of carbohydrates, fats, lipids and proteins; steroids.
4. Embryology:
a) Gametogenesis, fertilization, cleavage; gastrulation in frog and chick
b) Metamorphosis in frog and retrogressive metamorphosis in ascidian; extra
emhryonic membranes in chick and mammal; placentation in mammals; Bio
genetic law.
5. 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.
6. Ecology, Wildlife and Ethology:
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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; sancturaries and national parks of
India.
c) Biological rhythms.
7. 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 counselling;
DNA as a tool for forensic investigation.
1. Cell structure and function:
a) Prokaryote and eukaryote Structure of animal cell, structure and functions of cell organelles.
b) Cell cycle mitosis, meiosis.
c) Structure and contents of nucleus including nuclear membrance, structure of chromosome
and gene, chemistry of genetic components.
d) Mendel’s laws of inheritance, linkage and genetic recombination; cytoplasmic inheritance.
e) Function of gene: replication, transcription and translation; mutations (spontaneous and
artificial); Recombinant DNA; principle and application
f) Sex determination in Drosophila and man; sex linkage in man
2 Systematics:
a) Classification of non chodrates (upto 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 reproduction and life history of the following types: Amoeba,
Monocystis, Plasmodium, Paramaecium, Sycon, Hydra, Obelia, Fasiola, Taenia,
Ascaris, Neanthes, Pheretima, Hirudina, 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): integrument and its
derivatives, endoskeleton, digestive system, respiratory system, circulator system
including heart and aortic arches, urinogenital system; brain and sense organs
(eye and ear); endocrine glands and other hormone producing structures,
(Pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, pancreas, gonads) their function.
3. 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
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oxidation, electron transport and role of ATP, enegetics, glycolysis, citric acid
cycle; vertebrate hormones; their type, sources and function; pheromones and
their role.
b) Neuron and nerve impulse conduction and transmission across synapses;
nenurotrasmitters and their role, including acetyl cholinesterase activity.
c) Homeostasis; osmoregulation; active transport and ion pump.
d) Composition of carbohydrates, fats, lipids and proteins; steroids.
4. Embryology:
a) Gametogenesis, fertilization, cleavage; gastrulation in frog and chick
b) Metamorphosis in frog and retrogressive metamorphosis in ascidian; extra
emhryonic membranes in chick and mammal; placentation in mammals; Bio
genetic law.
5. 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.
6. 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; sancturaries and national parks of
India.
c) Biological rhythms.
7. 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 counselling;
DNA as a tool for forensic investigation.
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