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Paper: M 201 (Theory)
(Gymnosperms, Paleobotany and Plant Anatomy)
Gymnosperms: 20 Marks
UNIT I: Classification, evolutionary significance and salient features and significance of gymnosperms.
UNIT II: Comparative study of morphology, anatomy and reproduction of Cycadales (Cycas), Coniferales (Pinus, Cryptomeria, Thuja), Ginkgoales (Ginkgo) and Gnetales (Gnetum)
Paleobotany: 20 Marks

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UNIT III: General account, anatomy and reproduction of Psilophyta (Rhynia), Lepidodendrales (Lepidodendron) and Sphenophyllaes (Sphenophyllum)
UNIT IV: Process of fossilization. General account, anatomy and reproduction of Cycadofilicales (Lyginopteris), Bennettitales( Williamsonia) and Cordaitales (Cordaites) Plant anatomy: 20 Marks
UNIT V: Cell wall and cell membrane: Origin, ultra structure, chemical constituents and function of Cell wall and cell membrane, Models of cell membrane and organization
UNIT VI: Tissues and their classification: Theories of structural development and differentiation of roots and shoots, different tissue systems and their functions, Anatomy of primary monocot and dicot roots, secondary growth of stems and roots.

Paper: M 202 (Theory)
(Cell Biology)
UNIT I: Introduction to cell biology: Introduction to cell, membrane structure and function, membrane pump, membrane carrier, membrane channels, membrane physiology UNIT II: Chromatin, chromosome and cell nucleus, Chemical and physical structure of chromosome, Nuclear structure and dynamism, special types of chromosome and their significance.
UNIT III: Cellular organelles and membrane trafficking, post translational targeting of protein, mitochondria, peroxisomes, endoplasmic reticulum, secretary membrane system and golgi apparatus, endocytosis and endosomal membrane system
UNIT IV: Signaling mechanism, signal transduction and signal protein
UNIT V: Cell cycle: G phase and regulation of cell proliferation, S-phase, G2-phase mitosis and cytokinesis, meiosis
UNIT VI: Structure and function of DNA and RNA

Paper: M 203 (Practical)
(Division of marks: Gymnosperm-6, Paleobotany-6, Plant Anatomy-8, Cell Biology-6, Field records etc. 8 & Viva-voce -6=40)
Practical: Time: 4 (Four Hours) Marks: 40
1. Gymnosperm: Cycas, Pinu, Cryptomeria, Gnetum, Thuja
2. Paleobotany: Specimen and slides studies in theory paper
3. Plant Anatomy: Study of gross anatomical details of cells, tissues and various other organs of plants
4. Study of anomalous structure: Primary and secondary growth in stems covered under theory syllabus
5. Study of various stages of mitosis and meiosis using appropriate stain and plant materials