Previous Year Question Paper
Unit 1: Microbiology
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Microbial cell structure and function
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Microbial growth and nutrition
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Microbial genetics and genetic regulation
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Microbial metabolism and energy production
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Microbial diversity and classification
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Microbial pathogenesis and host-pathogen interactions
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Medical microbiology and infectious diseases
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Industrial and environmental microbiology
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Microbial biotechnology and applications
Unit 2: Physiology
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Human and animal physiological systems
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Neural and endocrine control mechanisms
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Cardiovascular and respiratory physiology
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Digestive and excretory systems
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Reproductive physiology
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Homeostasis and regulation
Unit 3: Molecular Biology
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Structure and function of nucleic acids (DNA, RNA)
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DNA replication, repair, and recombination
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Transcription and RNA processing
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Translation and genetic code
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Gene expression regulation
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Recombinant DNA technology and genetic engineering
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Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and DNA sequencing
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Molecular markers and DNA fingerprinting
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Genomics, proteomics, and functional genomics
Unit 4: Genetics
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Mendelian genetics and inheritance patterns
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Chromosomal basis of inheritance
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Genetic variation and evolution
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Molecular basis of genetics and gene expression
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Genetic mapping and linkage analysis
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Population genetics and Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium
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Mutations and genetic disorders
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Genetic counseling and medical genetics
Unit 5: Human Biology
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Human anatomy and physiology of major organ systems
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Human health and diseases
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Human reproduction and developmental biology
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Human growth and nutrition
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Human genetics and genetic disorders
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Human immunology and immune responses
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Aging and age-related diseases
Unit 6: Biotechnology
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Basics of biotechnology and its applications
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Recombinant DNA technology and gene cloning
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Genetic engineering and transgenic organisms
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Bioprocess engineering and fermentation technology
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Enzyme technology and industrial applications
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Agricultural biotechnology and genetically modified crops
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Bioremediation and environmental biotechnology
Unit 7: Biochemistry
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Structure and function of biomolecules (proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, carbohydrates)
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Enzyme kinetics and mechanisms
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Metabolism and metabolic pathways
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Biochemical signaling and cell communication
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Biochemical techniques (electrophoresis, chromatography, spectroscopy)
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Biochemical genetics and inborn errors of metabolism
Unit 8: Bioinformatics
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Introduction to bioinformatics and computational biology
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Sequence analysis and alignment algorithms
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Structural bioinformatics and protein structure prediction
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Genomic and proteomic databases
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Phylogenetic analysis and molecular evolution
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Functional annotation of genes and proteins
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Systems biology and network analysis
Unit 9: Biophysics
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Physical principles in biological systems
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Biophysical techniques (spectroscopy, microscopy, X-ray crystallography)
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Membrane biophysics and cell physiology
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Protein structure and function
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Molecular interactions and binding kinetics
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Biophysical modeling and simulations
Unit 10: Immunology
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Immune system components and functions
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Innate and adaptive immunity
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Antigen-antibody interactions
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Immunological techniques (ELISA, Western blot, flow cytometry)
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Autoimmunity and immunodeficiency
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Immunotherapy and vaccine development
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Transplantation immunology
Unit 11: Pharmacology
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Principles of pharmacology and drug action
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Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
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Drug metabolism and elimination
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Drug receptors and signaling pathways
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Mechanisms of drug interactions and adverse effects
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Rational drug design and drug discovery
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Clinical trials and drug development
Unit 12: Nursing
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Fundamentals of nursing practice
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Health assessment and nursing diagnosis
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Medical-surgical nursing
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Pediatric nursing
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Obstetric and gynecological nursing
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Psychiatric nursing
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Community health nursing
Unit 13: Zoology
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Animal diversity and classification
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Animal physiology and adaptations
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Animal behavior and ethology
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Animal ecology and conservation
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Comparative anatomy and morphology
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Animal evolution and evolutionary biology
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Endocrinology and hormones in animals
Unit 14: Botany
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Plant anatomy and morphology
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Plant physiology and growth
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Plant taxonomy and systematics
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Plant ecology and adaptation
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Plant genetics and breeding
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Plant biotechnology and genetic engineering
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Plant pathology and diseases
Unit 15: Environmental Sciences
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Environmental pollution and its types
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Ecosystem ecology and energy flow
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Biodiversity conservation and habitat management
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Environmental impact assessment
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Climate change and global environmental issues
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Waste management and pollution control
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Environmental laws and policies
Unit 16: Veterinary Science
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Animal anatomy and physiology
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Veterinary microbiology and infectious diseases
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Veterinary pharmacology and therapeutics
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Veterinary pathology and diagnostic techniques
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Veterinary public health and epidemiology
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Animal breeding and genetics
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Livestock management and animal husbandry