UNIT I: Diversity in Living World
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Diversity of living organisms
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Classification of living organisms into five kingdoms
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salient features and Classification of animals (non-chordates up to phyla and chordates up to class level)
UNIT II: Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants
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organ systems and their functions (in earthworm, cockroach and humans)
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anatomy and function of different parts of flowering plants
UNIT III: Cell Structure and Function
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Structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
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cell organelles - structure and function
UNIT IV: Plant Physiology
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Transport in plants: Movement of water, gases, and nutrients
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cell to cell transport and diffusion; transpiration
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opening and closing of stomata
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mechanism of absorption and movement of water and nutrients
UNIT VIII: Biology and Human Welfare
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glaucoma; primary health centres and hospitals; alcoholism and drug abuse - addiction and treatment
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prevention and management
UNIT X: Ecology and Environment
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Organism and environment: Habitat and niche
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population and ecological adaptations; population interactions - mutualism
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parasitism; population attributes - growth
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birth rate and death rate
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