Biology Units
Unit 1: Introduction to Biology
- Biology
- Branches of Biology
- History of Biology
Unit 2: Important Biologists
- Ancient Biologists
- Medieval Biologists
- Modern Biologists
- Indian Biologists
- Physiology Nobel Laureates
Unit 3: Cell Biology
- Biological Organisation Levels
- Cell Theory
- Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells
- Plant and Animal Cells
- Cell Wall
- Cell Membrane
- Cytoplasm
- Nucleus
- Cell Organelles
- Plastids
- Chloroplasts
- Chlorophyll
- Carotenoids
- Mitochondria
- Endoplasmic Reticulum
- Golgi Apparatus
- Lysosomes
- Ribosomes
- Peroxisomes
- Glyoxysomes
- Centrosomes and Centrioles
- Cilia and Flagella
- Chromatin
- Chromosomes
Unit 4: Biochemistry
- Biomolecules
- Water in Living Systems
- Carbohydrates
- Monosaccharides
- Disaccharides
- Polysaccharides
- Proteins
- Amino Acids
- Enzymes
- Enzyme Mechanism
- Lipids
- Fatty Acids
- Phospholipids
- Nucleic Acids
- DNA
- RNA
- Vitamins
- Minerals
- ATP
- Metabolism
- Anabolism and Catabolism
Unit 5: Taxonomy
- Taxonomy and Systematics
- Biological Classification
- Five Kingdom Classification
- Three-Domain System
- Taxonomic Hierarchy
- Species Concepts
- Binomial Nomenclature
- Herbaria and Botanical Gardens
- Zoological Parks
Unit 6: Viruses and Bacteria
- Microorganism Classification
- Viruses
- Viral Structure and Types
- Bacteriophages
- Viroids, Prions and Virions
- Bacterial Structure
- Bacterial Shapes and Types
- Bacterial Reproduction
- Cyanobacteria
- Plant Bacterial Diseases
- Animal Bacterial Diseases
- Useful Bacteria
- Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria
- Antibiotics
Unit 7: Algae, Fungi and Protists
- Kingdom Protista
- Protozoa
- Algae
- Economic Importance of Algae
- Fungi
- Economic Importance of Fungi
- Fungal Diseases
- Lichens and Mycorrhiza
- Diatoms
- Euglenoids
- Slime Moulds
Unit 8: Lower Plants
- Cryptogams and Phanerogams
- Bryophytes
- Importance of Bryophytes
- Pteridophytes
- Importance of Pteridophytes
- Gymnosperms
- Importance of Gymnosperms
Unit 9: Angiosperms
- Angiosperms
- Angiosperm Life Cycle
- Angiosperm Families and Species
Unit 10: Animal Classification
- Animal Classification
- Major Animal Phyla
Unit 11: Sponges and Cnidarians
- Porifera
- Importance of Sponges
- Coral Reef Biology
- Cnidaria
- Importance of Cnidarians
Unit 12: Worms
- Major Worm Groups
- Platyhelminthes
- Nematoda
- Annelida
- Importance of Worms
- Parasitic Worm Diseases
Unit 13: Arthropods
- Arthropod Features
- Major Arthropod Groups
- Insects
- Ecological Importance of Insects
- Economically Important Insects
- Insect Diseases
- Arachnids
- Important Arachnids
- Importance of Arachnids
- Crustaceans
- Important Crustaceans
- Importance of Crustaceans
- Myriapods
- Importance of Myriapods
Unit 14: Molluscs and Echinoderms
- Mollusca
- Importance of Molluscs
- Echinodermata
- Importance of Echinoderms
Unit 15: Fishes
- Fishes
- Fish Classification
- Fish External Structure
- Fish Internal Anatomy
- Fish Physiology
- Fish Reproduction and Development
- Fish Habitat and Ecology
- Fisheries and Aquaculture
- Economic Importance of Fishes
- Fish Resource Conservation
Unit 16: Amphibians
- Amphibians
- Amphibian Classification
- Amphibian External Structure
- Amphibian Internal Anatomy
- Amphibian Physiology
- Amphibian Reproduction and Development
- Amphibian Habitat and Ecology
- Amphibian Adaptations
- Importance of Amphibians
- Amphibian Conservation
Unit 17: Reptiles
- Reptiles
- Reptile Classification
- Reptile External Morphology
- Reptilian Skin and Scales
- Reptile Internal Anatomy
- Reptile Physiology
- Reptile Reproduction and Development
- Reptile Habitat and Ecology
- Reptile Adaptations
- Venomous and Non-Venomous Reptiles
- Importance of Reptiles
- Reptile Conservation
Unit 18: Birds
- Birds
- Bird Classification
- Bird External Morphology
- Feathers
- Flight Adaptations
- Bird Internal Anatomy
- Bird Physiology
- Bird Reproduction and Development
- Bird Habitat and Ecology
- Bird Migration
- Importance of Birds
- Bird Conservation
Unit 19: Mammals
- Mammalian Evolution
- Mammalian Features
- Mammal Classification
- Mammalian External Morphology
- Mammalian Skin and Hair
- Mammalian Internal Anatomy
- Mammalian Physiology
- Mammalian Reproduction and Development
- Mammalian Habitat and Ecology
- Mammalian Adaptations
- Mammalian Social Behaviour
- Importance of Mammals
- Mammal Conservation
Unit 20: Plant Tissues
- Plant and Animal Tissues
- Plant Tissue Classification
- Plant Primary and Secondary Growth
- Meristematic Tissues
- Simple Permanent Tissues
- Xylem
- Phloem
- Plant Protective Tissues
- Plant Secretory Tissues
- Economic Importance of Plant Tissues
- Medicinal Plant Tissues
Unit 21: Plant Morphology
- Plant Morphology
- Root Structure and Functions
- Root Modifications
- Economic Importance of Roots
- Stem Structure and Functions
- Stem Modifications
- Economic Importance of Stems
- Leaf Structure and Functions
- Leaf Modifications
- Economic Importance of Leaves
- Inflorescence
- Flower Structure and Types
- Economic Importance of Flowers
- Fruit Formation and Types
- Economic Importance of Fruits
- Seed Structure and Types
- Economic Importance of Seeds
Unit 22: Animal Tissues
- Animal Tissue Evolution
- Animal Tissue Classification
- Epithelial Tissue
- Connective Tissue
- Muscular Tissue
- Nervous Tissue
- Animal Coordination and Conduction
- Importance of Animal Tissues
Unit 23: Human Tissues
- Human Tissue Types
- Epithelial Tissue
- Epithelial Tissue Diseases
- Connective Tissue
- Blood
- Human Immunity
- Bone
- Cartilage
- Bone and Cartilage Disorders
- Muscle Tissue
- Muscle Disorders
- Nervous Tissue
- Neurons and Nervous Function
- Brain Structure
- Reflex Action
- Neurological Disorders
- Tissue Repair and Regeneration
- Stem Cells
Unit 24: Plant Physiology
- Photosynthesis
- Plant Respiration
- Transpiration
- Plant Transport and Translocation
Unit 25: Plant Growth and Hormones
- Plant Growth
- Plant Hormones
- Seed Dormancy and Germination
- Vernalisation
- Photoperiodism
Unit 26: Plant Reproduction
- Asexual Plant Reproduction
- Natural Vegetative Propagation
- Artificial Vegetative Propagation
- Sexual Plant Reproduction
- Pollination
- Fruit Development
- Apomixis
- Parthenocarpy
Unit 27: Economic Botany
- Important Cereals
- Important Pulses
- Important Oilseeds
- Important Fruits
- Important Vegetables
- Important Plantation Crops
- Important Spices
- Important Fibre Crops
- Important Timber Plants
- Important Medicinal Plants
- Important Ornamental Plants
- Essential Oil Plants
- Genetically Modified Crops
Unit 28: Plant Diseases
- Major Plant Diseases
- Plant Disease Vectors
- Plant Disease Resistance
- Plant Disease Control
Unit 29: Musculoskeletal System
- Bone Types
- Bone Structure
- Joint Types
- Cartilage
- Skeletal System
- Tendons and Ligaments
- Movement and Locomotion
Unit 30: Nervous System
- Central Nervous System
- Brain Structure
- Spinal Cord
- Peripheral Nervous System
- Autonomic Nervous System
- Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Systems
Unit 31: Sense Organs
- Human Sense Organs
- Sensory Receptors
- Eye Structure
- Vision and Image Formation
- Eye Defects
- Ear Structure
- Hearing Mechanism
- Vestibular System
- Olfactory System
- Tongue and Taste Buds
Unit 32: Blood and Circulation
- Blood Components
- Blood Groups
- Lymph
- Circulatory System
- Heart
- Heart Structure
- Cardiac Cycle
- Blood Vessels
- Double Circulation
- Blood Pressure
- Immunity
- Antigens and Antibodies
- Vaccination
- Autoimmunity
- Circulatory Disorders
Unit 33: Respiratory System
- Respiratory Organs
- Lung Structure and Functions
- Breathing Mechanism
- Inspiration and Expiration
- Gas Transport and Exchange
- Cellular Respiration
- Respiratory Volumes
- Breathing Regulation
- Respiratory Disorders
Unit 34: Digestive System
- Alimentary Canal
- Teeth
- Salivary Glands
- Oesophagus
- Stomach
- Gastric Juice
- Small Intestine
- Large Intestine
- Liver
- Pancreas
- Digestive Enzymes
- Nutrient Absorption
- Digestive Disorders
Unit 35: Excretory System
- Excretory Organs
- Kidney Structure and Functions
- Nephron
- Urine Formation
- Excretory Disorders
Unit 36: Endocrine System
- Endocrine Glands
- Human Hormones
- Hormonal Disorders
Unit 37: Reproductive System
- Male Reproductive System
- Female Reproductive System
- Ovaries and Ovulation
- Menstrual Cycle
- Fertilisation and Pregnancy
- Human Embryo
- Assisted Reproductive Technologies
Unit 38: Human Diseases
- Infectious Diseases
- Non-Infectious Diseases
- Bacterial Diseases
- Viral Diseases
- Protozoan Diseases
- Fungal Diseases
- Vector-Borne Diseases
- Zoonotic Diseases
- Deficiency Diseases
- Lifestyle Diseases
Unit 39: Genetics and Evolution
- Genetics
- Heredity
- Mutation
- Genetic Disorders
- Evolutionary Theories
- Adaptation
- Speciation
- Human Evolution
Unit 40: Biotechnology
- Biotechnology Principles
- Recombinant DNA Technology
- Genetic Engineering
- Genetically Modified Organisms
- CRISPR Technology
- Cloning
- DNA Fingerprinting
- PCR Technique
- Vaccines and Biopharmaceuticals
- Biopesticides
- Biofuels
- Industrial Biotechnology
Originally written on
November 7, 2023
and last modified on
July 22, 2026.