Botany and Zoology together carry 360 of the 720 marks in NEET. Some chapters consistently bring more questions than others. Master these first, straight from NCERT.
High-weightage units
| Unit | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Human Physiology | Digestion, breathing, circulation, excretion, locomotion, neural and chemical control: many questions every year. |
| Genetics and Evolution | Inheritance, molecular basis of inheritance and evolution. Concept-heavy and high scoring. |
| Ecology and Environment | Organisms and populations, ecosystems and biodiversity. Mostly direct NCERT lines. |
| Plant Physiology | Photosynthesis, respiration and plant growth: a steady source of questions. |
| Reproduction | Sexual reproduction in flowering plants, human reproduction and reproductive health. |
| Cell Structure and Function | Cell organelles, biomolecules and cell division. A base for many other chapters. |
| Biotechnology | Principles, processes and applications. Short chapters, very scoring. |
How to study them
- Read NCERT line by line. A large share of Biology questions come almost directly from NCERT text, diagrams and tables.
- Learn diagrams. Labelled figures in NCERT are often turned into questions.
- Make one-page summaries of each chapter for quick revision.
- Test chapter by chapter and track your accuracy. Aim for 90%+ in Biology.
Do not skip the “small” chapters
Chapters like Biology and Human Welfare or Biodiversity look small but are easy marks. With 180 compulsory questions, every chapter counts.
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