Class 12 Biology NEET — Biological Classification: Kingdom Monera

7 topics across 6 chapters

Chapter 1

Overview & General Characteristics of Kingdom Monera (prokaryotic organization, cell wall types, size, shapes, staining)

Chapter 2

Cell Structure & Physiology of Bacteria (prokaryotic ultrastructure, plasmids, capsules, flagella, pili)

Chapter 3

Nutrition, Metabolism and Growth (autotrophy vs heterotrophy, chemo/photoautotrophs, aerobes/anaerobes, culture and growth curve)

Chapter 4

Reproduction and Genetic Exchange (binary fission, sporulation, transformation, transduction, conjugation, horizontal gene transfer)

Chapter 5

Classification and Major Groups (Archaebacteria vs Eubacteria, Cyanobacteria, Gram-positive/Gram-negative bacteria — with key examples)

Chapter 6

Ecological, Medical and Economic Importance (nitrogen fixation, decomposition, pathogens, antibiotics, industrial uses, role in biotechnology and envi