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Paper 1 · 100 marks
Subject overview
PAPER: ZOOLOGY (100 MARKS)
Architectural pattern of an animal, Taxonomy and phylogeny , Major subdivisions of animal kingdom.
Architectural pattern of an animal, Taxonomy and phylogeny , Major subdivisions of animal kingdom.
Hemichordates and Invertebrate Chordates: Evolutionary Perspective: Phylogenetic Relationships and considerations.
Hemichordates and Invertebrate Chordates: Evolutionary Perspective: Phylogenetic Relationships and considerations.
The chemical basis of animal life: Brief introduction to bio -molecules; carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids.
The chemical basis of animal life: Brief introduction to bio -molecules; carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids.
Protection, Support and Movement: I ntegumentary system of invertebrates and vertebrates; Animal muscles: the muscular system of invertebrates and vertebrates.
Protection, Support and Movement: I ntegumentary system of invertebrates and vertebrates; Animal muscles: the muscular system of invertebrates and vertebrates.
Animal Diversity-Invertebrates
Animal-Like Protists: The Protozoa: e volutionary perspective, locomotion and reproduction, Protozoa of veterinary and medical importance.
Animal-Like Protists: The Protozoa: e volutionary perspective, locomotion and reproduction, Protozoa of veterinary and medical importance.
Fishes: Structural and functional adaptations of fishes.
Fishes: Structural and functional adaptations of fishes.
Cell concept and cell theory, Organization of cellular organelle (their structure and functions), Central dogma of cell biology (Transcription and Translation), Meiosis and Mitosis
Cell concept and cell theory, Organization of cellular organelle (their structure and functions), Central dogma of cell biology (Transcription and Translation), Meiosis and Mitosis
Digestion and Nutrition: Feeding mechanism, Digestion, Organization and regional function of alimentary canal, Regulation of food intake, Nutritional requirements
Digestion and Nutrition: Feeding mechanism, Digestion, Organization and regional function of alimentary canal, Regulation of food intake, Nutritional requirements
Porifera: Body wall, skeleton and water currents system. Coelenterates: Reproduction plan and alteration of generation (Polymorphism), Coral reefs.
Porifera: Body wall, skeleton and water currents system. Coelenterates: Reproduction plan and alteration of generation (Polymorphism), Coral reefs.
Animal Diversity-Chordata
Amphibians: Movement onto land and early evolution of terrestrial vertebrates.
Amphibians: Movement onto land and early evolution of terrestrial vertebrates.
Protozoa: Reproduction pattern in protozoan, Parasitism in protozoan
Protozoa: Reproduction pattern in protozoan, Parasitism in protozoan
Internal Fluids and Respiration: Internal fluid environment, Composition of blood, Circulation and respiration mechanisms
Internal Fluids and Respiration: Internal fluid environment, Composition of blood, Circulation and respiration mechanisms
Platyhelminthes and Nematodes: Parasitic adaptations and medical importance. Annelids: Metamerism and ecological importance.
Platyhelminthes and Nematodes: Parasitic adaptations and medical importance. Annelids: Metamerism and ecological importance.
Reptiles: Characteristics of reptiles, adaptations in reptilians.
Reptiles: Characteristics of reptiles, adaptations in reptilians.
Principles of Animal Life
Mesozoza and Parazoa : Porifera: Cells types, body wall and skeleton and water currents system, Coelenterata: Reproduction p lan and alteration of generation (Polymorphism)
Mesozoza and Parazoa : Porifera: Cells types, body wall and skeleton and water currents system, Coelenterata: Reproduction p lan and alteration of generation (Polymorphism)
Homeostasis: Excretion, Vertebrate kidney mechanisms, Temperature regulation
Homeostasis: Excretion, Vertebrate kidney mechanisms, Temperature regulation
Molluscs: Modification of foot, Feeding and their role in the shell fishery.
Molluscs: Modification of foot, Feeding and their role in the shell fishery.
Birds: Migration and navigation, adaptations.
Birds: Migration and navigation, adaptations.
Tissues Types: epithelial, connective, muscle and nervous tissue s; organs and organ systems.
Tissues Types: epithelial, connective, muscle and nervous tissue s; organs and organ systems.
Animal Form and Function
Nervous Coordination: Nervous sys tem and Sense s: Functional units of nervous system, Synapses junctions between nerves.
Nervous Coordination: Nervous sys tem and Sense s: Functional units of nervous system, Synapses junctions between nerves.
Arthropods: Modification in their mouth parts, Role of arthropods as vectors in the transmission in microbial infection. Arthropods and their ecological importance.
Arthropods: Modification in their mouth parts, Role of arthropods as vectors in the transmission in microbial infection. Arthropods and their ecological importance.
Mammals: Structural and functional adaptations of mammals.
Mammals: Structural and functional adaptations of mammals.
Enzymes function and factors affecting their activity, cofactors and coenzymes. Energy Harvesting: Aerobic and anaerobic respiration the major source of ATP.
Enzymes function and factors affecting their activity, cofactors and coenzymes. Energy Harvesting: Aerobic and anaerobic respiration the major source of ATP.
Chemical Coordination: Endocrine System; Vertebrate endocrine glands and types of hormones, Mechanism of hormones action,
Chemical Coordination: Endocrine System; Vertebrate endocrine glands and types of hormones, Mechanism of hormones action,
Echinoderms: Characteristics, Evolutionary perspective, Relationships to other animals; echinoderm characteristics.
Echinoderms: Characteristics, Evolutionary perspective, Relationships to other animals; echinoderm characteristics.
Mendel’s law of inheritance, Chromosomal basis of inheritance, Multiple alleles, Eukaryotic chromosomes: Mutations and chromosomal aberrations.
Mendel’s law of inheritance, Chromosomal basis of inheritance, Multiple alleles, Eukaryotic chromosomes: Mutations and chromosomal aberrations.
Animal Behavior: Learning, Habituation, Insigh t learning, latent learning, classical learning: Control of Behavior; social behavior
Animal Behavior: Learning, Habituation, Insigh t learning, latent learning, classical learning: Control of Behavior; social behavior
Ecological Concepts: Interactions, Concepts and components of ecosystem, Food chain, Food web, Biogeochemical cycles, Forests, Biomes, Wildlife conservation and management, Environmental pollution, Green house effect, Acid rain, Global warming and cl
Ecological Concepts: Interactions, Concepts and components of ecosystem, Food chain, Food web, Biogeochemical cycles, Forests, Biomes, Wildlife conservation and management, Environmental pollution, Green house effect, Acid rain, Global warming and climate change.
Evolution: Darwinian evolutionary theory based on n atural selection and the evidence, Microevolution: Genetic variation and change within species, Macroevolution: Species and speciation (Allopatric, Parapatric and Sympatric speciation)
Evolution: Darwinian evolutionary theory based on n atural selection and the evidence, Microevolution: Genetic variation and change within species, Macroevolution: Species and speciation (Allopatric, Parapatric and Sympatric speciation)
- Suggested ReadingsIntegrated Principles of Zoology. Hickman, Jr. C.P., Keen, S. L, Larson, and Eisenhour, D.J.
- Suggested ReadingsZoology Miller, S. A. and Harley, J. B.
- Suggested ReadingsBiology Campbell, N.A.
- Suggested ReadingsEvolution. 2nd Edition Douglas Futuyma
- Suggested ReadingsAnimal behavior:- An Evolutionary Approach, (9th Edition) John Alcock
My Subjects
Stage 1Orientation0%
Understand the official syllabus, paper structure, marks and preparation resources.
Stage 2Foundation0%
Build the concepts, terminology and prerequisite knowledge needed for the subject.
Stage 3Official Syllabus Coverage0%
Cover every official FPSC topic in a practical sequence.
Stage 4Consolidation0%
Prepare short notes, comparisons, evidence, diagrams, facts, formulas or timelines.
Stage 5Exam Application0%
Apply knowledge through the paper-specific practice format.
Stage 6Past Papers0%
Attempt topic-wise and full-length past-paper practice.
Stage 7Revision and Mock Examination0%
Complete layered revision, weak-area review and a timed mock paper.
Paper 1 · 100 marks
Subject overview
PAPER: ZOOLOGY (100 MARKS)
Architectural pattern of an animal, Taxonomy and phylogeny , Major subdivisions of animal kingdom.
Architectural pattern of an animal, Taxonomy and phylogeny , Major subdivisions of animal kingdom.
Hemichordates and Invertebrate Chordates: Evolutionary Perspective: Phylogenetic Relationships and considerations.
Hemichordates and Invertebrate Chordates: Evolutionary Perspective: Phylogenetic Relationships and considerations.
The chemical basis of animal life: Brief introduction to bio -molecules; carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids.
The chemical basis of animal life: Brief introduction to bio -molecules; carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids.
Protection, Support and Movement: I ntegumentary system of invertebrates and vertebrates; Animal muscles: the muscular system of invertebrates and vertebrates.
Protection, Support and Movement: I ntegumentary system of invertebrates and vertebrates; Animal muscles: the muscular system of invertebrates and vertebrates.
Animal Diversity-Invertebrates
Animal-Like Protists: The Protozoa: e volutionary perspective, locomotion and reproduction, Protozoa of veterinary and medical importance.
Animal-Like Protists: The Protozoa: e volutionary perspective, locomotion and reproduction, Protozoa of veterinary and medical importance.
Fishes: Structural and functional adaptations of fishes.
Fishes: Structural and functional adaptations of fishes.
Cell concept and cell theory, Organization of cellular organelle (their structure and functions), Central dogma of cell biology (Transcription and Translation), Meiosis and Mitosis
Cell concept and cell theory, Organization of cellular organelle (their structure and functions), Central dogma of cell biology (Transcription and Translation), Meiosis and Mitosis
Digestion and Nutrition: Feeding mechanism, Digestion, Organization and regional function of alimentary canal, Regulation of food intake, Nutritional requirements
Digestion and Nutrition: Feeding mechanism, Digestion, Organization and regional function of alimentary canal, Regulation of food intake, Nutritional requirements
Porifera: Body wall, skeleton and water currents system. Coelenterates: Reproduction plan and alteration of generation (Polymorphism), Coral reefs.
Porifera: Body wall, skeleton and water currents system. Coelenterates: Reproduction plan and alteration of generation (Polymorphism), Coral reefs.
Animal Diversity-Chordata
Amphibians: Movement onto land and early evolution of terrestrial vertebrates.
Amphibians: Movement onto land and early evolution of terrestrial vertebrates.
Protozoa: Reproduction pattern in protozoan, Parasitism in protozoan
Protozoa: Reproduction pattern in protozoan, Parasitism in protozoan
Internal Fluids and Respiration: Internal fluid environment, Composition of blood, Circulation and respiration mechanisms
Internal Fluids and Respiration: Internal fluid environment, Composition of blood, Circulation and respiration mechanisms
Platyhelminthes and Nematodes: Parasitic adaptations and medical importance. Annelids: Metamerism and ecological importance.
Platyhelminthes and Nematodes: Parasitic adaptations and medical importance. Annelids: Metamerism and ecological importance.
Reptiles: Characteristics of reptiles, adaptations in reptilians.
Reptiles: Characteristics of reptiles, adaptations in reptilians.
Principles of Animal Life
Mesozoza and Parazoa : Porifera: Cells types, body wall and skeleton and water currents system, Coelenterata: Reproduction p lan and alteration of generation (Polymorphism)
Mesozoza and Parazoa : Porifera: Cells types, body wall and skeleton and water currents system, Coelenterata: Reproduction p lan and alteration of generation (Polymorphism)
Homeostasis: Excretion, Vertebrate kidney mechanisms, Temperature regulation
Homeostasis: Excretion, Vertebrate kidney mechanisms, Temperature regulation
Molluscs: Modification of foot, Feeding and their role in the shell fishery.
Molluscs: Modification of foot, Feeding and their role in the shell fishery.
Birds: Migration and navigation, adaptations.
Birds: Migration and navigation, adaptations.
Tissues Types: epithelial, connective, muscle and nervous tissue s; organs and organ systems.
Tissues Types: epithelial, connective, muscle and nervous tissue s; organs and organ systems.
Animal Form and Function
Nervous Coordination: Nervous sys tem and Sense s: Functional units of nervous system, Synapses junctions between nerves.
Nervous Coordination: Nervous sys tem and Sense s: Functional units of nervous system, Synapses junctions between nerves.
Arthropods: Modification in their mouth parts, Role of arthropods as vectors in the transmission in microbial infection. Arthropods and their ecological importance.
Arthropods: Modification in their mouth parts, Role of arthropods as vectors in the transmission in microbial infection. Arthropods and their ecological importance.
Mammals: Structural and functional adaptations of mammals.
Mammals: Structural and functional adaptations of mammals.
Enzymes function and factors affecting their activity, cofactors and coenzymes. Energy Harvesting: Aerobic and anaerobic respiration the major source of ATP.
Enzymes function and factors affecting their activity, cofactors and coenzymes. Energy Harvesting: Aerobic and anaerobic respiration the major source of ATP.
Chemical Coordination: Endocrine System; Vertebrate endocrine glands and types of hormones, Mechanism of hormones action,
Chemical Coordination: Endocrine System; Vertebrate endocrine glands and types of hormones, Mechanism of hormones action,
Echinoderms: Characteristics, Evolutionary perspective, Relationships to other animals; echinoderm characteristics.
Echinoderms: Characteristics, Evolutionary perspective, Relationships to other animals; echinoderm characteristics.
Mendel’s law of inheritance, Chromosomal basis of inheritance, Multiple alleles, Eukaryotic chromosomes: Mutations and chromosomal aberrations.
Mendel’s law of inheritance, Chromosomal basis of inheritance, Multiple alleles, Eukaryotic chromosomes: Mutations and chromosomal aberrations.
Animal Behavior: Learning, Habituation, Insigh t learning, latent learning, classical learning: Control of Behavior; social behavior
Animal Behavior: Learning, Habituation, Insigh t learning, latent learning, classical learning: Control of Behavior; social behavior
Ecological Concepts: Interactions, Concepts and components of ecosystem, Food chain, Food web, Biogeochemical cycles, Forests, Biomes, Wildlife conservation and management, Environmental pollution, Green house effect, Acid rain, Global warming and cl
Ecological Concepts: Interactions, Concepts and components of ecosystem, Food chain, Food web, Biogeochemical cycles, Forests, Biomes, Wildlife conservation and management, Environmental pollution, Green house effect, Acid rain, Global warming and climate change.
Evolution: Darwinian evolutionary theory based on n atural selection and the evidence, Microevolution: Genetic variation and change within species, Macroevolution: Species and speciation (Allopatric, Parapatric and Sympatric speciation)
Evolution: Darwinian evolutionary theory based on n atural selection and the evidence, Microevolution: Genetic variation and change within species, Macroevolution: Species and speciation (Allopatric, Parapatric and Sympatric speciation)
- Suggested ReadingsIntegrated Principles of Zoology. Hickman, Jr. C.P., Keen, S. L, Larson, and Eisenhour, D.J.
- Suggested ReadingsZoology Miller, S. A. and Harley, J. B.
- Suggested ReadingsBiology Campbell, N.A.
- Suggested ReadingsEvolution. 2nd Edition Douglas Futuyma
- Suggested ReadingsAnimal behavior:- An Evolutionary Approach, (9th Edition) John Alcock