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How to prepare for DBT JRF in last moments

presented by Biotecnika Expert Shikha Sinha

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Structure of question paper

Section A- core course –50 questions (compulsory)Section B- specialisation course- 200 question of which answer any 50

Section A –150 marksSection B- 150 marks

Number of questions total-100Marks per question – 3Total marks – 300

Negative marking –1 for each wrong answer

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Section A

BIOCHEMISTRYGENETICSBIOTECHNOLOGYCELL BIOLOGYIMMUNOLOGYMICROBIOLOGYNUMERICALS

Read Textbooks thoroughly. This is a must for every aspirant. One can get the basic concept only through the textbooks.

Flash cards can be used to remember the facts.Make tables in chart paper to remember. For the last moment preparation go through instant notes.

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BIOCHEMISTRY

The question The standard alpha helical conformation 3.613.

The important topicsProtein, enzymes, carbohydrate, lipids, Nucleotides,Glycolysis, citric acid cycle,Photosynthesis and Nitrogen fixation

Recommended booksLehinger principles of biochemistry by Nelson and Cox(study 2 and 4th unit completely)Practical biochemistry by wilson and walkerInstant notes on biochemistry

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BIOTECHNOLOGYImportant topicsRestriction enzymes, vectors, gene cloning stratigiesGene transformation,markers, tissue culture, application of recombinant techniues

Recommended booksBiotechnology expanding horizons by B.D. singhPrinciples of gene manipulation and genomics by S.B PrimroseGene cloning by T. A . BrownPlant tissue culture by H.S ChawlaInstant notes on molecular biology

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Genetics

BooksFundamental of genetics by B.D. SinghLehinger principles of biochemistry by Nelson and Cox

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Cell biology

Important topics Cell signalling, cell cycle, cell surface, cancer, protein sorting

Recommended booksThe cell a molecular approach by G.M cooperGene IX by B. Lewin

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IMMUNOLOGYImportant topicsAntibody structure, antigen –antibody interaction, tecniques like ELISA

Immunology by Kuby

MICROBIOLOGYImportant topicsVirus,microscope, metabolism,growthMicrobiology by Prescott

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NUMERICALSThe question

N =In(1- P)In(1-I/G)

Where N = no. of independent clonesP = the probability to isolate a specific DNA segment I =size of the average cloned insertG = size of the target genome

The topics Mole amd moleclar weight pHCell growthRecombinant DNACalculating genotype frequencies and Hardy- weinberg equation

Recommended bookCalculation in molecular biology and biotechnology by frank H. stephenson

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Section B

SPECIALISATON COURSEAgricultral biotechnologyAnimal biotechnologyphramaceutical biotechnologyEnvironmental biotechnolgyNeurosciencesMolecular and human geneticsMarine biotechnologyMedical biotecnology

The M.sc courses of the above branches are used as syllabus

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During preparationAvoid heavy oily food just before exam – your brain will concentrate on digestion not on your question paper. Take more vegetables & fresh water – like green leaves, carrots etc. which will decrease your eyestrain and sharpen your memory.

Sleep deprivation will result in decreased mental alertness

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How I would like to prepare it

Aim to study at least 14 hour daily till 17th april as the exam is on 19th april. Try to cover syllabus by going through instant notes.do keep up with ur study planDivide the time between subjects according to the priority BIOCHEMISTRY- 4 hrs

BIOTECHNOLOGY – 4 hrs

CELL BIOLOGY - 2 hrs

GENETICS -2 hrs

IMMUNOLOGYand 2 hrs on alternate daysMICROBIOLOGY

NUMERICALS – 1hr

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Last but not the least

Sleep whenever you feel saturated, exhausted or very sleepy but when you are awake don’t be lazy.

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