IIT-JAM Biotechnology Sample Question Papers and Syllabus

Hey there! Would you please provide me syllabus and model Question Papers for IIT-JAM Exam for Biotechnology?

[Raman Vij]

IIT-JAM Exam conducted by IIT’S of India to provide admission in various IIT.

As per you want, here I am providing exam syllabus and weightage of Biotechnology course:

IIT JAM Biotechnology Syllabus:

The IIT JAM Biotechnology ( BT ) test paper includes of :

• Biology – 44% Weightage
• Chemistry – 20% Weightage
• Mathematics – 18% Weightage
• Physics – 18% Weightage

Biology Syllabus ( 10+2+3 level ):

General Biology :
• Taxonomy
• Heredity
• Genetic variation
• Conservation
• Principles of ecology
• Evolution
• Techniques in modern biology.

Biochemistry and Physiology :
• Carbohydrates
• Proteins Lipids
• Nucleic acids
• Enzymes
• Vitamins
• Hormones
• Metabolism – Glycolysis,
• TCA cycle, Oxidative
• Phosphoryation
• Photosynthesis.
• Nitrogen Fixation,
• Fertilization and Osmoregulation
• Vertebrates – Nervous system
• Endocrine system
• Vascular system
• Immune system
• Digestive system and Reproductive System.

Basic Biotechnology :
• Tissue culture
• Application of enzymes
• Antigen – antibody interaction
• Antibody production
• Diagnostic aids.

Molecular Biology :
• DNA
• RNA
• Replication
• Transcription
• Translation
• Proteins
• Lipids
• Membranes
• Gene transfer.

Cell Biology :
• Cell cycle
• Cytoskeletal elements
• Mitochondria
• Endoplasmic reticulum
• chloroplast
• Golgi apparatus
• Signaling.

Microbiology :
• Isolation
• Cultivation
• Characterization and enumeration of virus
• Bacteria
• Fungi
• Protozoa
• Pathogenic micro – organisms


Model Papers:

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Model Question Papers for IIT-JAM Exam