This book aims to prepare medical aspirants for the NEET Biology examination. Volume 1 explores the topics studied in Class 11. It provides in-depth coverage of the NEET syllabus and uses a target-oriented approach, with greater emphasis on the basics and gradual progression to advanced topics. It works towards maximizing students' knowledge of the subject while also enhancing their problem-solving and time management abilities.
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Abhimanyu Kumar Jha is Professor and Head of the Department of Biotechnology at the School of Engineering and Technology, Sharda University, Greater Noida, India.
Runjhun Mathur is a Research Scholar at Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow, India.
Meenakshi Jha is a Research Scholar at Amity University, Raipur, India.
About the Authors Preface to the Second Edition Preface to the First Edition Acknowledgements
Chapter 1: The Living World What is “Living”? | Biodiversity | Need for Classification | Tools for the Study of Taxonomy Chapter 2: Biological Classification Introduction | Types of Classification Systems | Kingdom Monera | Kingdom Protista | Kingdom Fungi | Kingdom Plantae | Kingdom Animalia | Viruses, Viroids and Lichens | Prions Chapter 3: Plant Kingdom Introduction | Classification of the Plant Kingdom Chapter 4: Animal Kingdom Introduction | Basis of Classification | Phylum Porifera | Phylum Coelenterata | Phylum Ctenophora | Phylum Platyhelminthes | Phylum Aschelminthes | Phylum Annelida | Phylum Arthropoda | Phylum Mollusca | Phylum Echinodermata | Phylum Hemichordata | Phylum Chordata Chapter 5: Morphology of Flowering Plants Introduction | The Root | The Stem | The Leaf | The Flower | The Fruit | The Seed | Floral Formula | Semi-Technical Description of Typical Flowering Plants in Some Important Families Chapter 6: Anatomy of Flowering Plants Introduction | Plant Tissues | The Tissue System | Anatomy of Dicotyledonous and Monocotyledonous Plants Chapter 7: Structural Organization in Animals Introduction | Tissues | Cockroach | Anatomy and Functions of Different Systems (Digestive, Circulatory, Respiratory, Nervous and Reproductive) of Frog Chapter 8: Cell: The Unit of Life Introduction | Cell Theory | Overview of Cells | Types of Cells Chapter 9: Biomolecules Introduction | Primary and Secondary Metabolites | Micromolecules | Elements | Biological Compounds | Dynamic State of Body Constituents – Concept of Metabolism Chapter 10: Cell Cycle and Cell Division Introduction | Cell Cycle | Regulation of the Cell Cycle Chapter 11: Photosynthesis in Higher Plants Introduction | Chloroplast Pigments | Structure of Mesophyll Cells | Types of Photosynthetic Reactions | Electron Transport | Chemiosmotic Hypothesis | Biosynthetic Phase | Photorespiration or the C2 Cycle | Factors Affecting Photosynthesis Chapter 12: Respiration in Plants Introduction: What is Plant Respiration? | Do Plants Breathe? | Types of Respiration | Glycolysis | Fermentation | Aerobic Respiration | The Respiration Balance Sheet | The Amphibolic Pathway | Respiratory Quotient | Factors Affecting Respiration in Plants | Significance of Respiration Chapter 13: Plant Growth and Development Introduction | Phases of Growth | Characteristics of Growth | Rate and Phases of Growth | Plant Growth Regulators Chapter 14: Breathing and Exchange of Gases Introduction | Human Respiratory System | Steps in Respiration | Mechanism of Breathing | Respiratory Volume and Capacity | Exchange of Gases | Transport of Gases | Regulation of Respiration | Disorders of the Respiratory System Chapter 15: Body Fluids and Circulation Introduction | Blood | Lymph | Circulatory Pathways | The Heart | Electrocardiogram | Double Circulation | Disorders of the Circulatory System Chapter 16: Excretory Products and their Elimination Introduction | Excretory Organs | Nitrogenous Products in Organisms | The Human Excretory System | Urea Formation | Micturition | Disorders of the Excretory System | Artificial Kidneys Chapter 17: Locomotion and Movement Introduction | Types of Movement | Types of Muscles | Skeleton | Movement of Cilia | Structure of the Contractile Proteins / Muscle Contraction | Disorders of the Muscular and Skeletal Systems Chapter 18: Neural Control and Coordination Introduction | Parts of the Nervous System | Central Nervous System | Peripheral Nervous System Chapter 19: Chemical Coordination and Integration Introduction | Properties of Hormones | Hypothalamus | Pituitary Gland | Pineal Gland | Thymus Gland | Pancreas | Thyroid Glands | Parathyroid Glands | Adrenal Glands | Gonadal Hormones | Hormones of the Kidneys | Common Disorders Class 11 Questions and Solutions from Previous Years' NEET Biology Question Papers NEET (UG) Biology 2023 NEET (UG) Biology 2022 NEET (UG) Biology 2021 NEET (UG) Biology 2020 NEET (UG) Biology 2020 (September) NEET (UG) Biology 2019