SYLLABUS FOR
COMBINED ENTRANCE TEST
M. Sc. (FOOD
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, MOLECULAR BIOLOGY & BIOTECHNOLOGY AND
BIOINFORMATICS)
Section-A
(Physical Science)
Quadratic equations, arithmetic, geometric and harmonic
series, logarithms, indices, simple problems on binomial theorem, elementary trigonometric formulae problems of heights
and distances, solutions
of triangles, functions, limit and continuity, standard formulae for differentiation and integration,
properties of determinants and matrices, distance
formula, section formula, straight line. Basic
statistical concepts.
Basic concepts in Chemistry, Laws of chemical combination, mole concept, percentage composition, stoichiometry in chemical reaction.States of matter, Solid, liquid and gaseous state properties. Atomic structure,
quantum mechanical treatment of atom, Periodic classification and periodic properties of elements. Chemical bonding and molecular
structure, Kossel-Lewis concept, Born-Haber cycle, VSEPR model, valence bond approach, hybridization, bond properties, colligative properties.Chemical thermodynamics and energetics, First and Second laws of chemical thermodynamics, Free energy concept, equilibrium processes, ionic equilibrium in solutions and phase equilibrium, Chemical
Kinetics, Surface phenomenon, adsorption, absorption, catalysis and
colloids, Coordination compounds in biological
systems, metalloproteins, Redox reaction, Elements in biological
systems, Fundamental organic chemistry concepts, Stereochemistry, Organic
compounds having O, N, S and halogen containing functional groups, Chemicals in medicine,
healthcare and plant protection.
Mechanical properties of matter – units and dimensions,
basic and derived
units, vector and scalar
quantities, Newton’s Laws, Gravitational and inertial forces, centrifugal force, motions, work,
energy, lever, elasticity, surface tension, fluid flow, viscosity, Stokes law, bernoulli’s theorem, Reynolds number, Hooke’s law. Thermodynamics, heat transfer-conduction, convection, radiation, heat capacity, specific and latent heat, isothermal and adiabatic processes, Boyle’s and Charles’s law, thermal expansion of solids, liquids
and gases. Optics, reflection, refraction, interference, differaction, polarization of light, ray optics and optical instruments, electromagnetic spectrum, light absorption and emission, photoelectric effect,
Sound and ultrasonics, wave propagation, beats, echo, resonance, Doppler
effect, microphones and speakers. Electricity and magnetism,
Columb’s law, electric field, potential, electromotive force, current, Ohm’s law, thermal
effects of current,
Joule’s law, electric circuits,
parallel and series, Wheatstone bridge, resistors and capacitors, temperature and resistance,
Kirchoff’s law, Conductance, capacitance, dielectric effects,
electrolysis, electric cell, electromagnetism, electric
motors, alternate and direct
currents., semiconductors, diodes, transistors
Section
– B (Biological Science)
Origin and evolution of life, unity and diversity of life, heredity
and variations, Mendelian genetics, chromosomal basis of inheritance, other patterns of inheritance, modern classification of live forms, cell as a unit of life, cell organelles – structure and function, cell division, growth, tissue,
organs, organization
of live forms, species,
population, communities,
succession, ecosystem, man made ecosystems, deforestation and afforestation, interaction of biotic and abiotic components, biosphere, energy flow, food chain and food web, life styles –
producers, consumers and decomposers, energy
and biomass pyramid, pollution and environment.
Biomolecules
– carbohydrates, mono-, di- and polysacchrides, aminoacids, peptides and proteins,
fatty acid and lipids, their structure and functions in cell and foods, nucleic acids – DNA, RNA their bases, concepts
of genetic code, gene and basics
of genetic engineering, Digestion and absorption of food constituents. Biomembrane,
structure & functions
of membrane, concept
of pH and buffer, immune
response, antigen antibody interaction,
Morphology and cellular structure
of bacteria, yeast and molds, prokaryotic and eukaryotic cellular organization, growth pattern
of bacteria, useful
and harmful microbes, methods of control of microbial growth,
asepsis, sanitation, sterilization, viruses,
lytic cycle.
Plant life – taxonomy of kingdom planta,
plant nutrition, essential
elements, their function, photosynthesis,
respiration, transpiration and reproduction in plants, flower and inflorescence, structure
and function of flower,
development of male and female gametophytes, pollination, fertilization development of endosperm, embryo,
seed and fruit, fruit ripening, hormone and growth regulators, Introduction of plant tissue
culture – scope, principles underlying in vitro culture,
callus and plant regeneration and micropropagation,
Animal life – animal taxa, invertebrates and vertebrates, animal tissues, organs and systems, their structure and
functions, digestive processes in humans, absorption, digestion, secretion
and excretion processes, respiration, transport of gases and nutrients, gas exchange and accumulation of reserve
nutrients, excretory
organs and function in human body, osmoregulation, thermoregulation, growth and reproduction in animal kingdom,
hormones and endocrine glands, gametogenesis and differentiation of male and female gametes, fertilization and development of zygote upto three germ layers, fate of germ layers in embryo development,
growth repair and aging processes, sense organs in human and basic physiology
of senses.
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