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🔍 1. What is the Cytoskeleton? The cytoskeleton is a dynamic network of protein filaments found throughout the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells. It provides shape, support, movement, and internal organization to the cell. --- 🧫 2. Components of Cytoskeleton Component Size Protein Function Microtubules ~25 nm Tubulin Cell shape, chromosome movement, cilia & flagella Microfilaments ~7 nm Actin Cell movement, muscle contraction, cytokinesis Intermediate Filaments ~10 nm Keratin, vimentin, etc. Mechanical strength, cell stability --- 📘 Mnemonic to Remember 🧠 “MIC-MIC-IN” MICrotubules – Largest MICrofilaments – Smallest INtermediate – In between --- 🌀 3. Functions of Cytoskeleton 🧍 Maintains cell shape and structure 🚶‍♂️ Helps in intracellular transport of organelles 🧬 Chromosome movement during cell division ✂️ Cytokinesis (division of cytoplasm) 🧭 Guides vesicle movement and organelle positioning --- 🔍 4. Special Roles Component Special Function Microtubules Spindle...

🔍 1. What is the Nucleus? The nucleus is the largest membrane-bound organelle in a eukaryotic cell, often referred to as the “control center” of the cell. --- 🧫 2. Structure of Eukaryotic Nucleus Component Description Nuclear envelope Double membrane with pores; separates nucleus from cytoplasm Nuclear pores Allow transport of RNA, proteins Nucleoplasm Gel-like substance (nuclear sap) inside nucleus Chromatin DNA + histone proteins; forms chromosomes Nucleolus Non-membranous structure for rRNA synthesis and ribosome assembly 🧠 Mnemonic: “NEVER PLAY CARDS NEAR NUCLEUS” (Nuclear envelope, Pores, Chromatin, Nucleoplasm, Nucleolus) --- 🔄 3. Functions of Nucleus 🧠 Controls cell activities (via gene expression) 💾 Stores genetic material (DNA) 🔁 DNA replication before cell division 🧬 Transcription of RNA from DNA 🧪 Ribosome production in the nucleolus --- 🧵 4. Chromatin Types Type Feature Euchromatin Light, active DNA, loosely packed Heterochromatin Dark, inactive DNA, t...

🧫 1. What is the Cell Wall? The cell wall is the rigid outer covering found in plant cells, fungi, and some protists, but absent in animal cells. 🔍 Composition in Plants: Cellulose (primary component) Hemicellulose Pectin Lignin (in secondary walls) 🧱 Structure: Middle lamella – pectin-rich, binds adjacent cells Primary wall – flexible, first formed Secondary wall – thick, strong, deposited later 🧪 Functions: Provides mechanical support Maintains cell shape Prevents osmotic bursting Allows free water movement via plasmodesmata 🧠 Mnemonic: “Cellulose Builds Cell Walls” --- 🔬 2. Cell Membrane (Plasma Membrane) The cell membrane is a semi-permeable phospholipid bilayer present in all cells, including plant and animal cells. 🔍 Composition: Phospholipids – bilayer base Proteins – integral and peripheral Carbohydrates – glycoproteins & glycolipids Cholesterol – in animal membranes (adds fluidity) 🧱 Structure – Fluid Mosaic Model Proposed by Singer and Nicolson (1972):...

🌱 1. What is Gene Interaction? Gene interaction means one gene’s expression is modified by one or more other genes. It is beyond simple Mendelian (monogenic) inheritance. --- 🔄 2. Epistasis – Gene Masks Another Gene Definition: When one gene suppresses (masks) the expression of another non-allelic gene, it's called epistasis. Type of Epistasis Description Example Dominant Epistasis Dominant allele masks another gene Fruit color in summer squash Recessive Epistasis Recessive allele (homozygous) masks another Coat color in Labrador retrievers Duplicate Recessive Two recessive genes needed for a trait Flower color in sweet pea 🧠 Mnemonic: “Epistasis = External Power Influence” (One gene influences another) --- 🧬 3. Pleiotropy – One Gene, Many Effects Definition: When a single gene affects multiple traits, it's called pleiotropy. Gene Trait Affected Example HbS gene (Sickle cell) RBC shape, malaria resistance, anemia Sickle-cell anemia PKU gene Mental development, s...

🔍 1. Pedigree Analysis: Reading Family Trees Symbol Meaning Tip ⬜ / ⬛ Unaffected / Affected male Squares = **“M”**en ⚪ / ⚫ Unaffected / Affected female Circles = **“F”**emales ◇ Unknown sex  ⃝–⃝ Consanguineous marriage (double line) Look for recessive traits Arrow (→) Proband / index case First diagnosed individual How to identify inheritance pattern: 1. Autosomal Dominant • Appears in every generation • Both sexes equally affected • Affected × unaffected → ≈ 50 % affected offspring Mnemonic: “AD = Always Displayed” 2. Autosomal Recessive • Skips generations, often after consanguinity • Both sexes equally affected • Unaffected parents can have affected child Mnemonic: “AR = Accidentally Reveals” 3. X-linked Recessive • Mostly males; no male-to-male transmission • Affected mother → all sons affected Mnemonic: “XR = Xtra Risk for guys” --- 🧬 2. Common Mendelian (Single-Gene) Disorders Disorder Inheritance Defect / Gene Key Symptoms / NEET Facts Hemophilia A X-linked rec...

🌸 Incomplete Dominance In incomplete dominance, neither allele is completely dominant, and the heterozygote shows a blend of the two traits. 🧪 Example: Snapdragon flower color Genotype Phenotype RR Red rr White Rr Pink ← Blended 🧠 NEET Trick: “Incomplete = Intermediate” 📌 Phenotypic ratio = Genotypic ratio = 1:2:1 --- 🧬 Codominance In codominance, both alleles express equally in the heterozygote. There’s no blending. 🧪 Example: AB Blood Group IA and IB are codominant IAIB genotype → Blood Group AB (both A and B expressed) 🧠 NEET Tip: “Co = Coexist” --- 🔗 Linkage Linkage is the tendency of genes located close together on the same chromosome to be inherited together. 📌 Law of Independent Assortment Fails Here Genes on the same chromosome do not assort independently if they are tightly linked. --- 🔍 Types of Linkage Type Description Example Complete No crossing over between linked genes Male Drosophila Incomplete Some recombinants seen due to crossing over Female ...

🌱 What is Seed Germination? Germination is the process by which a seed develops into a seedling under suitable conditions. ✳️ Key Conditions Required: Water: Activates enzymes Oxygen: Needed for aerobic respiration Temperature: Optimum range for enzyme activity Viable seed: Healthy, living embryo --- 🔍 Types of Seed Germination Type Description Example Epigeal Cotyledons come above soil Bean, Castor Hypogeal Cotyledons remain underground Maize, Pea 🧠 Trick: “Epi = Up, Hypo = Hidden” --- 🧬 Phases of Germination 1. Imbibition: Water absorption by seed 2. Activation: Enzyme activation and respiration 3. Radicle Emergence: First visible sign of growth --- ⏸️ What is Seed Dormancy? Dormancy is a period when a viable seed does not germinate, even under favorable conditions. 🌿 Reasons for Dormancy: Hard seed coat (mechanical barrier) Immature embryo Presence of germination inhibitors (e.g., abscisic acid) --- 🔓 Breaking Dormancy – Techniques Method Purpose Scarification Scra...

🌸 Double Fertilization – A Unique Feature of Angiosperms In angiosperms, fertilization occurs in two steps: 1️⃣ Syngamy Fusion of one male gamete with the egg Forms zygote (2n) 2️⃣ Triple Fusion Fusion of the second male gamete with two polar nuclei Forms Primary Endosperm Nucleus (3n) 🧠 Trick: “1 Egg + 2 Polar nuclei = 3N Endosperm” 📌 Double fertilization = Syngamy + Triple fusion --- 🧫 Events After Fertilization (Post-Fertilization Events) Structure Develops Into Zygote Embryo Primary Endosperm Nucleus Endosperm Ovule Seed Ovary Fruit Ovary wall Pericarp (fruit wall) --- 🌱 Development of Endosperm The endosperm nourishes the developing embryo. Types of Endosperm: 1. Nuclear – Most common (e.g., coconut water) 2. Cellular 3. Helobial 🧠 NEET Tip: “Endosperm forms before embryo in most plants” --- 👶 Development of Embryo Embryo arises from the zygote through mitosis. In Dicots (e.g., bean): Two cotyledons Plumule (shoot tip) Radicle (root tip) Hypocotyl and epicotyl I...

🌼 Types of Pollination Type Definition Autogamy Pollen transfer within the same flower Geitonogamy Transfer to another flower on the same plant Xenogamy Transfer to a flower of a different plant 🧠 Trick to remember: “Auto = Same flower, Geito = Same plant, Xeno = Different plant” --- 🌬️ Agents of Pollination 🔹 Abiotic Agents Agent Adaptation Wind (Anemophily) Small, dry pollen, feathery stigma (e.g., maize) Water (Hydrophily) Light pollen, floating stigmas (e.g., Vallisneria) 🔸 Biotic Agents Agent Example Adaptations Insects Sunflower, Salvia Bright petals, nectar Birds Hibiscus Tubular flowers Bats Bauhinia Night blooming --- 🌺 Features of Insect-Pollinated Flowers (Entomophily) Brightly colored petals Sweet fragrance Nectar glands Sticky pollen 🧠 Mnemonic: “Bright, Fragrant, Sticky, Sweet = Bug Treat” --- 🌱 Outbreeding Devices in Plants To prevent self-pollination and promote genetic diversity: Dichogamy: Anther and stigma mature at different times Herkogamy: Phys...

🧬 What Is Inheritance? Inheritance refers to the transmission of genetic material from parents to offspring. Variation is the differences in traits among individuals. --- 🌱 Mendel’s Experiments Mendel studied inheritance using garden pea (Pisum sativum) because: Short life cycle Clearly visible traits Easy to cross-pollinate 🧠 Trick to remember: “TASS” – Traits, Annual, Self-pollinating, Simple growth --- 🧪 Mendel’s Laws of Inheritance 1️⃣ Law of Dominance Dominant allele masks recessive allele in heterozygous condition 2️⃣ Law of Segregation Alleles separate during gamete formation (Anaphase I of meiosis) No blending of traits 3️⃣ Law of Independent Assortment Alleles of different genes assort independently --- 🌼 Monohybrid Cross (Single Trait) Parent Genotype TT (Tall) × tt (Dwarf) F1 Generation All Tt (Tall) F2 Generation 3 Tall : 1 Dwarf 🧠 Genotypic Ratio = 1:2:1 🧠 Phenotypic Ratio = 3:1 --- 🌾 Dihybrid Cross (Two Traits) Traits Involved Seed shape & color (R...

🌿 What Is Sporogenesis? Sporogenesis is the process of formation of spores (which later become gametophytes). In angiosperms, it occurs inside reproductive structures: Microsporogenesis → In anthers Megasporogenesis → In ovules 🧠 Trick: “Micro = Male, Mega = Female” --- 🔹 Microsporogenesis – Formation of Male Gametophyte 📍Location: Anther (Pollen Sac) 🔬 Steps: 1. Microspore Mother Cell (MMC) inside pollen sacs undergoes meiosis 2. Forms a tetrad of 4 haploid microspores 3. Microspores develop into pollen grains 📌 Key Points: Each pollen grain is 2-celled (generative + vegetative) Microspores arranged in a tetrad Happens in microsporangia 🧠 Mnemonic: “MMC → Meiosis → Microspores → Male Pollen” --- 🔹 Megasporogenesis – Formation of Female Gametophyte 📍Location: Ovule (Nucellus) 🔬 Steps: 1. Megaspore Mother Cell (MMC) undergoes meiosis 2. Produces 4 haploid megaspores, but only one survives 3. That one megaspore undergoes 3 mitotic divisions → Embryo sac (female game...

🌸 Introduction Occurs in angiosperms (flowering plants) Involves: formation of male & female gametes, pollination, fertilization, and seed formation 🧠 Mnemonic: “PMF - Pollination → Male gametes → Fertilization” --- 🌱 Phases of Sexual Reproduction in Plants 🔹 1. Pre-Fertilization Events A. Gametogenesis Formation of male (pollen) and female (egg) gametes Male: Microsporogenesis → Microgametogenesis Female: Megasporogenesis → Megagametogenesis B. Pollination Transfer of pollen from anther to stigma Types: Autogamy, Geitonogamy, Xenogamy 🧠 Trick to remember types: A-G-X = Same-Same-Different --- 🔹 2. Fertilization (Syngamy) Entry of pollen tube into ovule → release of two male gametes One fuses with egg = zygote Other fuses with polar nuclei = endosperm ➡️ Double fertilization – unique to angiosperms 🧠 Mnemonic: “Zygote + Endosperm = 2 Fertilizations” --- 🔹 3. Post-Fertilization Events Zygote → Embryo Endosperm develops (nourishes embryo) Ovule → Seed Ovary → Frui...

🔬 What Are Eukaryotic Cells? Cells with a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles Found in: Plants, animals, fungi, and protists Bigger and more complex than prokaryotic cells 🧱 Major Eukaryotic Cell Organelles and Their Functions 1. Nucleus – The Control Center Structure: Double membrane, nucleoplasm, nucleolus, nuclear envelope Function: Stores DNA, regulates gene expression, controls cell activity 🧠 Mnemonic: “Nucleus = Newsroom (where instructions are made)” 2. Mitochondria – The Powerhouse Structure: Double membrane, inner membrane folds = cristae, own DNA Function: Site of ATP production via aerobic respiration 🧠 Mnemonic: “Mighty Mitochondria Makes Energy” 3. Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) – Transport System Rough ER: Has ribosomes; protein synthesis Smooth ER: No ribosomes; lipid synthesis and detoxification 🧠 Mnemonic: “Rough = Ribosomes, Smooth = Steroids” 4. Golgi Apparatus – Packaging and Shipping Structure: Stacked, flattened cisternae Function: Modifies, s...

🧬 Why Is the Plant Kingdom Important for NEET? Weightage: 3–4 MCQs every year Source: Direct from NCERT lines and diagrams Tip: Focus on life cycles, alternation of generations, and examples 🌿 Classification of Plant Kingdom According to the Whittaker system, plants are classified under Kingdom Plantae. Major Divisions: 1. Algae 2. Bryophyta 3. Pteridophyta 4. Gymnosperms 5. Angiosperms 🌊 1. Algae Features: Aquatic, autotrophic Simple body (thallus), non-vascular Subtypes: Chlorophyceae (Green) Phaeophyceae (Brown) Rhodophyceae (Red) 🧠 Mnemonic: “Cool People Rock” → Chlorophyceae, Phaeophyceae, Rhodophyceae 🌿 2. Bryophyta – “Amphibians of the Plant Kingdom” Features: Live in moist areas Lack true roots/stems/leaves Dominant gametophyte Examples: Moss, Liverwort 🧠 Mnemonic: “BRYo lives in Moist Mansion” (BRYophyta = Moist habitats) 🌱 3. Pteridophyta – “First Vascular Plants” Features: True roots, stems, leaves Both gametophyte and sporophyte independent First time vas...

🌿 Why Focus on Botany? NEET Biology = 50% Botany + 50% Zoology Botany has predictable, NCERT-based questions Easy-scoring if you revise diagrams & definitions 🔟 Top 10 High-Yield Botany Chapters for NEET 1. Plant Kingdom Weightage: ~3–4 questions Key Topics: Algae, Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms, Angiosperms Must Know: Alternation of generations, life cycles 📘 Tip: Use flowcharts and videos to memorize life cycles. 2. Morphology of Flowering Plants Weightage: ~2–3 questions Key Topics: Root, stem, leaf, flower, fruit, seed Must Know: Modifications, floral formula, diagrams 🧠 Mnemonic: “All Smart Boys Prefer Lovely Roses” (Androecium, Sepal, etc.) 3. Anatomy of Flowering Plants Weightage: ~2–3 questions Key Topics: Tissues, secondary growth, anatomy of dicot & monocot roots 🖊️ Pro Tip: Practice diagram labeling from NCERT directly. 4. Cell – The Unit of Life Weightage: 2–4 questions Key Topics: Cell organelles, prokaryotic vs eukaryotic, membrane structu...

Introduction: Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, are some of the oldest life forms on Earth. These prokaryotic, photosynthetic organisms play a vital role in aquatic ecosystems and agriculture. In NEET and board exams, they are frequently asked under the Biological Classification and Plant Kingdom chapters. What Are Cyanobacteria? Cyanobacteria are photosynthetic prokaryotes. They lack a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. They contain chlorophyll a and phycobiliproteins, enabling oxygenic photosynthesis. Common examples: Nostoc, Anabaena, Oscillatoria, Spirulina General Characteristics of Cyanobacteria Feature Description Cell Type Prokaryotic Photosynthesis Type Oxygenic (like plants) Pigments Chlorophyll-a, phycocyanin, phycoerythrin Habitat Freshwater, marine, moist soil, rocks Cell Wall Composition Peptidoglycan Reserve Food Cyanophycean starch Reproduction Asexual (binary fission, fragmentation, hormogonia) Special Structures in Cyanobacteria Heter...

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