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Paper – I (Theory, 100 marks)

Group A – Nonchordates (30 marks) 30 classes
1. Classification with distinctive features and suitable examples of sub kingdom Protozoa (upto Phyla) and Phylum Porifera, Cnideria, Platyhelminthes, Nemathelminthes, Annelida, Arthropoda, Mollusca and Echinodermata (upto Sub class).
2. General structure and function of the following with reference to the specimens mentioned:
i) Locomotion: a) Microfibrils (Amoeba), b) Cilia (Paramoecium), c) Parapodia (Neanthes).
ii) Feeding and digestion: a) Microphagy (Amoeba), b) Macrophagy (Hydra),
c) Filter feeding (Balanoglossus)
iii) Respiration: a) Ctenidium and Pulmonary sac (Pila), b) Trachea and Booklung (cockroach, scorpion).
iv) Excretion: a) Flame cell (Taenia), b) Nephridia (Earthworm), Malpighian tubules (Cockroach)
v) Circulation: a) Open circulation (Cockroach), b) Closed circulation (Earthworm), Haemal circulation (Starfish)
vi) Neural integration: a) Integration - simple and complex nerve nets b) Nervous system (Earthworm, Cockroach, Apple snail)
vii) Reproduction and Life cycle: a) Fission (Amoeba), b) Conjugation (Paramoecium),
c) Sexual (Earthworm), d) Metagenesis (Obelia), e) Metamorphosis in insects.

Group B – Chordates (30 marks) 30 classes
1. Classification of Phylum Chordata with distinctive features and suitable examples
- Fishes and Aves (upto Sub class); Amphibia, Reptilia and Mammalia (upto living orders).
2. a) Functional anatomy in relation to filter feeding (Branchiostoma); circulation with special reference to portal system.
b) Structure and function of the following:
i) Integument - general structure and function; glands in general and integumentary derivatives (scales in fishes; horny scales and plates in reptiles; feathers of birds; hair of mammals).
ii) Digestive system - pharynx (Ascidia); stomach (Columba and Bos).
iii) Respiratory system - gills (fish); accessory respiratory organs (fish); lungs (birds and mammals).
iv) Excretory system – pro-, meso- and meta-nephric kidneys in vertebrates.
v) Circulatory system - single circuit heart (fish); double circuit heart (amphibia and mammals); modification of aortic arches in vertebrates.
vi) Nervous system - Brain of Bufo; origin and distribution of cranial nerves in vertebrates.

Group C – Parasitology and Endocrinology (20 marks) 15 classes
1. a) Parasitism (definition and different types) b) an outline idea of other interspecific interactions (symbiosis, commensalism and mutualism).
2. Life history, pathogenecity and clinical features of i) Entamoeba histolytica, ii) Plasmodium vivax, iii) Ascaris.
3. General characters of hormones.
4. Mammalian endocrine glands (pituitary, thyroid and pancreas with their hormonal functions).

Group D – Ecology, Ecosystem and Environment (20 marks) 15 classes
1. Definition, components, energy flow, food chain, food web, ecological pyramids.
2. Population – definition and growth.
3. Community – definition and types.
4. Pollution – air, water and noise.
5. Global warming and its impact on environment.
6. Concept of EIA.