Biology — Textbook & Study Material

Download the official textbook for Biology and see the full chapter list so you know exactly what to cover.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1
The Living World
Chapter 2
Biological Classification
Chapter 3
Plant Kingdom
Chapter 4
Animal Kingdom
Chapter 5
Morphology of Flowering Plants
Chapter 6
Anatomy of Flowering Plants
Chapter 7
Structural Organisation in Animals
Chapter 8
Cell: The Unit of Life
Chapter 9
Biomolecules
Chapter 10
Cell Cycle and Cell Division
Chapter 11
Transport in Plants
Chapter 12
Mineral Nutrition
Chapter 13
Photosynthesis in Higher Plants
Chapter 14
Respiration in Plants
Chapter 15
Plant Growth and Development
Chapter 16
Digestion and Absorption
Chapter 17
Breathing and Exchange of Gases
Chapter 18
Body Fluids and Circulation
Chapter 19
Excretory Products and Their Elimination
Chapter 20
Locomotion and Movement
Chapter 21
Neural Control and Coordination
Chapter 22
Chemical Coordination and Integration

Frequently asked questions

Is the Biology textbook enough to score well, or do I need extra notes?

The official textbook is the core — most exam questions are set directly from it, so read it thoroughly first. Add concise notes and solved past papers for revision and exam practice rather than switching to unofficial books.

How should I study the Biology textbook chapter by chapter?

Cover the high-weightage chapters first (use the exam pattern as a guide), make a one-page summary per chapter, and immediately solve a few past-paper questions on it. Active recall beats passive re-reading.

How can I prepare for Biology faster?

Begin with the most-frequently-asked topics and the last few years of question papers, then test yourself under timed conditions. If you want guided help, you can use the free AI study tutor for Biology — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused Biology study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.

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