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NEET tracker for Zoology preparation - NEET-UG 2022

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Zoology is an interesting subject to learn. It is the branch of biology that deals with the study of animals. The NEET examination syllabus has equal distribution of class 11 and class 12 syllabi and that simply means that the NEET aspirants can expect an equal number of questions from class 11 and class 12 NCERT Zoology syllabus. To get through the NEET examination the students need to learn important concepts and topics. Here in this blog, we would like to introduce some tips for the NEET aspiring students for their Zoology preparation

Let’s have a look at the NEET Zoology syllabus before you begin your preparations. The NEET Zoology syllabus consists of fifteen major units. The units and chapters included in the NEET Zoology syllabus are listed below.

Before starting with the preparation let’s look at the Zoology syllabus for NEET

Zoology Chapters	Class	No of the Questions asked	Marks Allotted
Animal Kingdom	11th	2	8
Structural Organisation in Animal	11th	2	8
Biomolecules	11th	4	16
Breathing and exchange of gases	11th	1	4
Human Physiology	11th	12	48
Chemical Coordination	11th	2	8
Digestion and Absorption	11th	2	8
Excretory Products and their elimination	11th	2	8
Locomotion and Movement	11th	2	8
Body Fluids and Circulation	11th	2	8
Nervous System	11th	2	8
NEET Zoology Questions & Weightage from Class 11th	11th	21	84
Reproduction	12th	6	24
Human Reproduction	12th	3	12
Reproductive Health	12th	3	12
Evolution	12th	3	12
Biology & Human Welfare	12th	8	32
Human Health and Disease	12th	4	16
Microbes in Human Welfare	12th	3	12
Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production 1	12th	1	4
Biotechnology	12th	5	20
Biotechnology and its application	12th	2	8
Biotechnology and its processes and principles	12th	3	12

List of topics from Zoology Chapters

Animal Kingdom

Basics of Classification
Phylum Porifera
Phylum Coelenterata
Phylum Ctenophora and Platyhelminthes
Phylum Aschelminthes
Phylum Annelida
Phylum Arthropoda
Phylum Mollusca
Phylum Echinodermata
Phylum Hemichordata
Phylum Chordata
General Introduction to Vertebrata and Agnatha
Comparative Study of Cartilaginous and Bony Fishes
Study of Amphibians
Study of Reptilia
Study of Aves and Mammalia

Structural Organisation in Animals

introduction to Animal and Epithelium Tissue
Simple Epithelium
Compound and Specialised Epithelium
Glandular Epithelium and Cell Junctions
Connective Tissue
Animal Tissue: Muscle Types and Skeletal Muscles
Cardiac Muscle and Smooth Muscle
Nervous Tissue
Cockroach: Intro and External Morphology
Cockroach: Head and Mouth Parts
Cockroach: Structure of Thorax
Cockroach: Abdomen
Cockroach: Digestive System
Cockroach: Respiratory System
Cockroach: Circulatory System
Cockroach: Excretory System
Cockroach: Nervous System
Cockroach: Compound
Cockroach: Male Reproductive System
Cockroach: Female Reproductive System

Digestion and Absorption

Upper Respiratory Tract
Trachea and Basic Anatomy of Lung
Pulmonary Volumes and Capacities
Exchange of Gases
Transport of Gases
Regulation of Respiration

Breathing and Exchange of Gases

Digestive System
Alimentary Canal: Oral Cavity in Teeth
Swallowing: Histology of Gut
Peristalsis: Glands in Alimentary Canal
Accessories Digestive Glands
Movement of Food in Gut
Digestive Secretions: Saliva
Gastric Secretion
Pancreatic Secretion
Gastric Secretion
Bile
Absorption: General Adaptations

Body Fluids and Circulations

Blood: General Description and RBC
Blood Group (A, B, O)
Blood Clotting
Gross Anatomy
Double Circulation
Cardiac Cycle
Rhythmic Excitation of Human Heart
ECG and Coronary Artery Disease
Atherosclerosis, Hypertension and Ventricular Fibrillatio

Excretory Products and their Elimination

Nitrogenous Excretory Products
Osmoregulation
Human Kidney: Functions, Location and Cut Section,
Nephron
Formation of Urine: Ultrafiltration
Concentration of Urine
Autoregulation of Gfr
Micturition Reflex
CRF and Hemodialysis

Locomotion and Movement

Locomotion
Skeletal Muscle: Basic Anatomy, My Filaments, Sarcomere
Excitation: Contraction Coupling,
Sliding Filament Theory
Energy for Muscle Contraction
Human Skeletal: in Introduction, Function, Parts
Number of Bones in Axial Skeleton
Number of Bones in Appendicular Skeleton
Axial Skeleton
Vertebral Column
Sternum and Ribs
Appendicular Skeleton: Upper Limb, Girdle
Fibrous and Cartilaginous Joints
Synovial Joint

Neural Control and Coordination

Nervous System
Origin of Resting Membrane Potential
Action Potential
Synapse
Neuroanatomy
Motor Functions of the Spinal Chord
Hind and Mid Brain
Diencephalon
Cerebrum, EEG and Sleep
Meninges, Ventricles and CSF
Autonomic Nervous System
Basic Anatomy of Human Eye
Human Eye: Accommodation, Adaptation, Muscles and Optic Nerve, Outer and Middle Ear, Vestibular Apparatus
Inner Ear: Cochlea
Smell and Taste

Chemical Coordination and Integration

Intro to Hormones and Endocrine Glands
Hormones General Consideration
Pituitary and Hypothalamus
Adenohypophysis and Hypothalamus
Human Growth Hormone
Prolactin and Posterior Pituitary
Thyroid Gland
Parathyroid
Adrenal Medulla
Adrenal Cortex: Aldosterone, Cortisol
Pineal Gland
Thymus
Miscellaneous Hormones
Gastrointestinal Hormones
Gonadotropin and Gonadal Hormones
Pancreas
Mechanism of Hormone Action

Reproduction in Organisms

Introduction and Types of Reproduction
Sexual Reproduction
Pre Fertilization Events
Fertilization Events
Post Fertilization Events

Human Reproduction

Sex Determination in Humans
Male Reproductive System
Basic Anatomy of Testis
Seminiferous Tubules and Spermatogenesis
Spermiogenesis / Sperm Structure / Hormonal Regulation
Male Reproductive Duct System
Semen and Male Fertility
Ovary
Introduction to Menstrual Cycle
Menstrual Cycle: Pro Ovulatory Phase; Luteal Phase
Fertilization
Implantation
Embryonic Development Till Gastrulation
Fetal Development and Parturition

Reproductive Health

Contraception: Neural Methods; Barrier Methods and Iuds
Hormonal Contraceptives, Emergency Contraception and Terminal Methods
Medical Termination of Pregnancy
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Infertility

Evolution

Definition and Types of Revolution
Cosmic Evolution
Origin of Life: Chemical Evolution
Urey and Miller Experiment
Other Theories of Origin of Life
Concept of Organic Evolution: Evidence
Embryological Evidence of Evolution
Paleontological Evidence of Evolution
Theory of Evolution and Lamarckism
Germ Plasm Theory
Darwin’s Theory
Summary of Darwin’s Theory
Additional Theories of Darwin
Drawbacks of Darwin’s Theory
Hugo De Vries’ Theory of Evolution
Modern Theory of Evolution
Sources of Variation
Types of Natural Selection
Difference Between Drift and Selection
Population Genetics
Hardy Weinberg Law
Concept of Isolation
Concept of Speciation
Genetic Basis of Adaptation
Introduction to Human Evolution
Classification of Primates
Evolution Prior to Ape Man
Evolution of Homo Sapiens

Human Health and Disease

Typhoid Fever
Pneumonia
Common Cold and Malaria Introduction
Treatment and Life Cycle of Malaria
Amoebiasis
Ascariasis and Filariasis
Fungal Infection and Concept of Immunity
Details of Immunity
Active and Passive Immunity
Allergies and Autoimmunity
Human Immune System
AIDS
Cancer
Drugs and Alcohol Abuse

Microbes in Human Welfare

Industrial Products, Beverages and Antibiotics
Chemistry of Fermented Beverages
Microbes in Household Products
Chemical, Enzymes and Other Bioactive Molecules
Microbes in Sewage Treatment
Microbes in Production of Biogas
Microbes in Biocontrol Agents

Preparations Tips for NEET Zoology

Before we start with the NEET preparation tips, we need to understand the chapter-wise weightage that falls under Zoology. The chart given below shows the Zoology chapters and the number of questions that had been asked from each of the chapters.

Last 10 year question NEET zoology — Last 10 Years Question NEET Zoology

Students often consider the chapter ‘Animal Kingdom’ as a nightmare. The reason behind this is the vastness of the chapter. There are lots of examples and characteristics to be byhearted. There are a few tips and tricks to study in this chapter.

Following are some tips that you can use while studying Animal Kingdom

Learn the names of different phyla first. Follow the same order given in the NCERT textbook.
Prepare neat and tidy notes
Identify common characteristic features, group them together in the form of a flow chart or table.
Learn exceptional cases.
Learn the basic classifications first and after you make yourself thorough with it move on to different phyla. You can prepare a flow chart as shown below for learning the basic classifications.

Create your own mnemonics to study examples for each phylum.
Daily revision is a must if not you will end up forgetting all the examples.
Learn common names as well as scientific names.
If you can relate to images and remember the features, it would be good. For example, segmentation is a feature of Annelids. If you are able to relate this to the image of an earthworm, things would become much easier.
Make sure you work out practice questions on the very same day you study a phylum.
Do not burden yourself by studying too many phyla on the same day instead split it down and study as per your convenience.
Whatever you are studying, make sure you are learning it properly. This is one of the high weightage chapters in Zoology so take your time and prepare it perfectly.
Make sure you attend NEET Mock tests frequently

Compared to NEET Botany, Zoology is much easier to prepare as there are lots of chapters where you can relate and study. Since your ultimate goal is to become a Doctor, all of you would be interested in the unit “Human Physiology”. This is one of the well-scoring units. Given below are a few tips that you can use while studying human physiology.

You divide the entire unit on Human Physiology into two
- Easy to grasp chapters
- Difficult to grasp chapters
Easy to grasp chapters are those chapters that require less effort from your side. These chapters will not consume much time. The chapters that fall under this category are:
- Digestion & Absorption
- Breathing and exchange of gases
- Body Fluids and Circulation
- Chemical coordination and Integration
Difficult to grasp chapters are those chapters that require additional effort and consumes time. The chapters that fall under this category are:
- Excretory Products and elimination
- Neural control and coordination
- Locomotion and movement
You can start with the easy to grasp chapters in the order given above and then you can move on to difficult to grasp chapters.
While studying the chapter, Locomotion and movement, it is always better to study with the help of diagrams. You will have to learn the names of lots of bones here in this chapter. If you have a diagram as shown below, you will find it easier to study the number of bones and location.

You can prepare the remaining chapters of human physiology using infographics.

For example, if you simply byheart double circulation, it would be difficult for you to recollect it. Instead, if you are able to put it in the form of the below diagram, you will be able to recollect it easier.

You will find lots of such images in the lesson segment of the Basidia app. Concepts are simplified and well explained in the form of stories. You can also relate to real-life scenarios in the same segment and can make your preparations less hectic.

You should always look for ways to simplify learning.

For example, you might take 30minutes to byheart a big paragraph on muscle contraction theory and the concept of dark and light bands but if you are able to relate it to something in real life, you will be able to understand the concept in just 10 minutes or so.

Once you complete Animal Kingdom and Human Physiology, you will be left with just two chapters from class 11th Zoology- Structural Organisation in Animals and Biomolecules. These are easy chapters. In structural Organisation in animals you have to focus on:

Animal tissues
Morphology and anatomy of Cockroach
The chapter Locomotion and movement cover topics on muscles but still, you can read through whatever is given under muscles in the chapter structural organisation in animals too.
Note: Earthworm and Frog are not included in the NEET syllabus.

In the chapter, Biomolecules, you will have to focus on the following concepts:

Zwitter ion
Amino acids
Proteins
Nature of linkage
Enzymes

With this, you will be done with class 11 Zoology. Moving on to class 12th topics, you will find it much easier compared to class 11 topics. You will find only the unit on Biotechnology a little difficult since you will be studying Biotechnology for the first time.

Once you read the NCERT textbook, you will find this chapter also easy. Given below are a few general tips that you can follow while learning class 12 Zoology topics.

Be thorough with the NCERT textbook.
Prepare neat and tidy notes
Do not miss out on any figures given in the NCERT textbook
Be sure with labellings
Split difficult concepts into small segments and study
Revise all tables and figures given in the NCERT textbook daily.
Even when you are learning class 12 topics, allot 30 minutes every day in the morning only to revise the chapter Animal Kingdom from class 11th. By doing so you will not forget the already learnt characteristics and examples.
Always draw and learn figures so that you can simultaneously learn the labellings too.

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