Unit I: Diversity in Living World Chapter 1: The Living World Framework Coverage: Characteristics of living organisms Diversity and classification Nomenclature (Binomial system) Taxonomic categories Taxonomical aids (Herbarium, Museum, Botanical Gardens, Zoological Parks) Assessment Focus: Definitions, classification logic, short explanations

Unit I: Diversity in Living World Chapter 2: Biological Classification Framework Coverage: Five Kingdom Classification Monera, Protista, Fungi Plantae and Animalia Viruses, Viroids, Lichens Assessment Focus: Comparative questions, classification tables

Chapter 3: Plant Kingdom Framework Coverage: Algae Bryophytes Pteridophytes Gymnosperms Angiosperms Life cycle patterns Assessment Focus: Diagrams, differences, evolutionary trends

Chapter 4: Animal Kingdom Framework Coverage: Basis of classification Non-Chordates Chordates Major animal phyla characteristics Assessment Focus: Examples, classification keys, diagrams

Unit II: Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants Chapter 5: Morphology of Flowering Plants Framework Coverage: Root, Stem, Leaf Inflorescence Flower Fruit Seed Floral formula and diagrams Assessment Focus: Diagrams, terminology, identification

Chapter 6: Anatomy of Flowering Plants Framework Coverage: Tissues Internal structure of root, stem, leaf Secondary growth Assessment Focus: Labelled diagrams, tissue comparison

Chapter 7: Structural Organisation in Animals Framework Coverage: Animal tissues Earthworm Cockroach Frog Assessment Focus: Structure-function relationships

Unit III: Cell Structure and Function Chapter 8: Cell – The Unit of Life Framework Coverage: Cell theory Prokaryotic vs Eukaryotic cells Cell organelles Cell membrane and cell wall Assessment Focus: Diagrams, comparisons, definitions

Chapter 9: Biomolecules Framework Coverage: Carbohydrates Proteins Lipids Nucleic acids Enzymes Metabolism Assessment Focus: Conceptual clarity, chemical structures

Chapter 10: Cell Cycle and Cell Division Framework Coverage: Cell cycle phases Mitosis Meiosis Significance of cell division Assessment Focus: Flowcharts, stage comparison

Unit IV: Plant Physiology Chapter 11: Transport in Plants Framework Coverage: Diffusion Osmosis Transpiration Water and mineral transport

Chapter 12: Mineral Nutrition Framework Coverage: Essential elements Deficiency symptoms Nitrogen cycle Biological nitrogen fixation

Chapter 13: Photosynthesis in Higher Plants Framework Coverage: Light reaction Dark reaction C3 and C4 pathways Factors affecting photosynthesis

Chapter 14: Respiration in Plants Framework Coverage: Glycolysis Krebs cycle Electron transport system Fermentation

Chapter 15: Plant Growth and Development Framework Coverage: Growth Differentiation Plant hormones Photoperiodism Vernalisation

Unit V: Human Physiology Chapter 16: Digestion and Absorption Framework Coverage: Human digestive system Digestive enzymes Absorption process

Chapter 17: Breathing and Exchange of Gases Framework Coverage: Respiratory organs Mechanism of breathing Transport of gases

Chapter 18: Body Fluids and Circulation Framework Coverage: Blood Heart Blood vessels Cardiac cycle Blood groups

Chapter 19: Excretory Products and Their Elimination Framework Coverage: Excretory system Urine formation Regulation of kidney function

Chapter 20: Locomotion and Movement Framework Coverage: Skeletal system Muscular system Muscle contraction

Chapter 21: Neural Control and Coordination Framework Coverage: Nervous system Neuron Brain Reflex action