West Bengal State Eligibility Test Life Science Syllabus

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West Bengal State Eligibility Test?

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Detailed Syllabus for Life Science in West Bengal State Eligibility Test is given below .

The test will consist of three papers.

Paper 1 will contain questions to examine the teaching/research aptitude.
Paper 2 and Paper 3 will contain questions from the following topics.

Molecules and Their Interaction Relevant To Biology
Principles of biophysical chemistry
Bioenergetics
Structure of atoms, molecules and chemical bonds
Composition, structure and function of biomolecules
Stabilizing interactions
Principles of catalysis
Conformation of proteins
Conformation of nucleic acids
Stability of protein and nucleic acid structures
Metabolism of carbohydrates

Cellular Organization
Structural organization and function of intracellular organelles
Membrane structure and function
Organization of genes and chromosomes
Cell division and cell cycle
Microbial Physiology

Fundamental Processes
RNA synthesis and processing
DNA replication, repair and recombination
Protein synthesis and processing
Control of gene expression at transcription

Cell Communication and Cell Signaling
Cell signaling
Host parasite interaction
Cellular communication
Cancer
Innate and adaptive immune system

Developmental Biology
Gametogenesis, fertilization and early development
Basic concepts of development
Morphogenesis and organogenesis in animals
Morphogenesis and organogenesis in plants
Programmed cell death, aging and senescence

System Physiology
Cardiovascular System
Respiratory system
Excretory system
Photosynthesis
Respiration and photorespiration
Nitrogen metabolism
Solute transport and photo assimilate translocation
Secondary metabolites
Stress physiology
Blood and circulation
Thermoregulation
Sense organs
Stress and adaptation
Endocrinology and reproduction
Digestive system

Inheritance Biology
Extensions of Mendelian principles
Mendelian principles
Extra chromosomal inheritance
Microbial genetics
Human genetics
Quantitative genetics
Structural and numerical alterations of chromosomes

Diversity of Life Forms
Levels of structural organization
Principles and methods of taxonomy
Natural history of Indian subcontinent
Organisms of health and agricultural importance
Outline classification of plants, animals and microorganisms
Natural history of Indian subcontinent

Ecological Principles
Habitat and niche
Population ecology
The Environment
Ecological succession
Community ecology
Applied ecology
Conservation biology

Evolution and Behavior
Origin of cells and unicellular evolution
Emergence of evolutionary thoughts
Paleontology and evolutionary history
Brain, Behavior and Evolution

Applied Biology
Bioresource and uses of biodiversity
Bioremediation and phytoremediation
Molecular biology and recombinant DNA methods
Microscopic techniques
Computational methods