Organisation : NISER, Bhubaneswar and UM-DAE CEBS, Mumbai
Exam Name : NEST 2021 National Entrance Screening Test
Announcement : NEST Syllabus 2021
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NEST Exam
National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) is a compulsory test for students seeking admission to National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) Bhubaneswar and University of Mumbai – Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM-DAE CEBS), Mumbai.
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NEST Syllabus
Biology:
Cell Biology:
Cell theory and cells as units of life. Basic concepts of biomolecules –Proteins, Carbohydrates, Lipids, Nucleic acids. Tools and techniques of cell studies –use of microscope and calibration (microscopy),elements of microscope. Biomembranes –transport mechanism, cellular respiration. Cell organelles –structure and functions. Discovery and structure of DNA, processes of replication, transcription, genetic code and translation. Principles of the basic techniques in molecular biology. Enzymes–catalysis, kinetics, activation energy, competitive and non–competitive inhibition.
Genetics and Evolution:
Fundamentals of genetics and evolution. Evidences and theories of organic evolution. Organization of the heredity material in chromosomes. Equational division. Reduction division. Mitosis and meiosis compared and contrasted. Significance of meiosis. Mendel’s laws of inheritance. Discovery of linkage, sex–linked inheritance. Crossing–over, stage at which crossing–over occurs. Neurospora genetics. Mutation –discovery, types of Mutation and Mutations in diploids. Role of mutations in evolution. Elaboration of Mendel’s laws of inheritance. Monohybrid or Dihybrid crosses. Human genetics –human chromosomes, sex–determination, sex–linked inheritance
Ecology:
Physical and biological factors in influencing organisms. Food chains, pyramids of numbers and biomass. Biological equilibrium. Interspecific associations. Bio–diversity. Flora and fauna. Basics of microbial systems, Ecosystems
Humans and Environment:
Soil, rainfall and temperature with reference to natural resources. Our natural resources –their uses and abuses. Environmental pollution and preventive measures. Biodiversity and conservation.
Biotechnology:
Principles of recombinant DNA technology. Applications of biotechnology
Biology of Animal systems:
Digestive System –Modes of nutrition. Different vitamin compounds and their deficiencies. Structure of alimentary canal and associated glands, digestive enzymes and gastrointestinal hormones. Absorption of products of digestion, peristalsis, balanced diet. Respiratory System –Gaseous exchange in animals. Structure of respiratory organs, mechanism of breathing, gaseous transport, tissue respiration
Circulatory System –Open and closed systems. Functions of blood and 1ymph. Microscopic structure of blood and blood vessels. Structures and working of heart. Distribution of arteries and veins. Circulation of blood coagulation. Blood groups
Excretory System –Elimination of nitrogenous waste. Osmoconformers and osmoregulators. Structure andfunction of kidney tubules. Arrangement of excretory organs.
Nervous System –General account of brain, spinal cord and nerves. Re ex actions (simple and conditioned). Sense organs (eye and ear).
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