Test No. & Name

102 - Biotechnology

Course Name

M.Sc. Biotechnology

Eligibility

B.Sc. with any two of the following subjects: Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Env. Science, Human Genetics, Fisheries, Aquaculture and Mathematics, B.Sc.(Vocational) with Food Science & Quality Control.

Course Name

M.Sc. Agricultural Biotechnology (offered at department of Botany, A.U.)

Eligibility

B.Sc., with any two of the following subjects: Botany, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Horticulture, Agriculture, Forestry, Genetics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Seed Technology, Zoology, B.Sc. (Vocational) Food Science and Quality control. or 4 years B.Sc. (Agriculture). (Some seats are available for students of Other States.)

Course Name

M.Sc. Horticulture & Landscape Management (offered at department of Botany, A.U.)

Eligibility

B.Sc., with any two of the following subjects: Botany, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Horticulture, Agriculture, Forestry, Genetics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Seed Technology, Zoology, B.Sc. (Vocational) Food Science and Quality control. or 4 years B.Sc. (Agriculture).

Test A

Basic concepts of free energy, entropy and enthalpy. First and second laws of thermodynamics. Chemical equilibrium - Law of mass action. Principles of chemical kinetics - Zero order and first order reactions. Effect of concentration, temperature and catelyst on the rate of reaction. The ascent of sap in plants. Circulation and excretion in mammals. Composition and functions of blood. Structure and functions of kidney. Physiological role and biochemical actions of hormones in human body. Phytohormones. Enzymes & coenzymes - Factors effecting enzyme action - Specificity. enzyme inhibition. Digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, Glycolysis and TCA cycle. oxidative phosphorylation and electron transport. Photosynthesis and photorespiration. Synthesis and degradation of fatty acids and triglycerides. Biological nitrogen fixation. Essential amino acids. Urea cycle. DNA - structure, replication, damage and repair. Types of RNA, Genetic code and protein synthesis. Role of trace elements (Ca, P, Fe, Cu, Zn, I and Co) in living systems.

Test B

Acid - base theories, pH and buffers, normality and molarity. types of solutions, solubility of solids in liquids. Viscosity, osmosis and osmotic pressure. Properties of colloids. Principles of oxidation and reduction. Isomerism - Stereo, structural and geometrical isomers. Optical activity. Classification of viruses. Ultra structure of bacteria, cyanobacteria, eukaryotic algae, yeast and fungal cells. Straining techniques. Economic importance of algae and fungi. Anotamy of stem leaf and root. Outlines of apomixis, parthenocarpy and polyembryony - History and scope of immunology. Vaccination and types of vaccines. Blood groups.

Test C

Ultra structure of cell and cell organelles. Mitosis and meiosis. Mendelian principles of segregation and independent assortment. Gene interactions. Multiple alleles, linkage and crossing over and outlines of chromosome mapping. Sex linked inheritance. Natural selection, types of mutation and their significance in evolution. Genetic drift. Principles of isolation methods for proteins and nucleic acids - Precipitation, dialysis, sedimentation and adsorption. Basic principles and applications of chromatographic, electrophoretic & spectrophotometric techniques. General concepts of recombinant DNA technology, cloning vectors. Applications of Biotechnology. Isotopes (stable and radioactive) and their applications.

Test D

SYLLABI FOR ENTRANCE TESTS IN SCIENCES, ENGINEERING, ARTS & COMMERCE

The syllabus prescribed hereunder for the tests is generally the same as the one followed for the B.Sc./ B.Com. / B.A. Degree under the Common Core Sheme 1995-98, unless otherwise specified.

Note

B.Sc. Applied Science candidates are also eligible to seek admission into all the courses* for which the B.Sc. Graduates of the following combinations of optional subjects are eligible to appear for AUCET-2006 tests: 1. Mathematics - Physics - Chemistry; 2. Mathematics - Physics - Statistics; 3. Mathematics - Physics - Electronics; **4. Mathematics - Physics - Computer Science.

* except the following chemistry courses, viz., Analytical, Bio-inorganic, Environmental, Inorganic, Foods, Drugs & Water Analysis, Organic, Physical, Nuclear, Marine Chemistry and Bio-Chemistry.

** If the specialization in B.Sc. Applied Science course is Computer Science.

Note

Note: The University has the right to offer or not to offer any of the courses notified.