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Class 12 Biology Chapter 11 – Biotechnology: Principles and Processes

 ✍️ Chapter 11: Biotechnology: Principles and Processes --- ๐Ÿ”ถ Introduction to Biotechnology Biotechnology is the branch of biology that deals with the use of living organisms and biological systems to develop products and technologies for human use. Modern biotechnology involves genetic engineering and bioprocess engineering. --- ๐Ÿ”ท Principles of Biotechnology There are two core techniques that enabled the growth of modern biotechnology: 1. Genetic Engineering – Altering the chemistry of genetic material (DNA/RNA) to introduce desirable traits. 2. Bioprocess Engineering – Maintenance of sterile conditions to allow growth of only the desired microbe. --- ๐Ÿงฌ Tools of Recombinant DNA Technology 1. Restriction Enzymes (Molecular Scissors) Cut DNA at specific sites called recognition sequences. Example: EcoRI – Cuts between G and A in GAATTC. Types: Exonucleases – Remove nucleotides from ends. Endonucleases – Cut within the DNA. ๐Ÿ“Œ Diagram: Action of Restriction Endonuclease on DNA ---...

Class 12 Chemistry Chapter 9 – Coordination Compounds Notes (With Important Diagrams)

๐Ÿงช Chapter 9: Coordination Compounds – Class 12 Chemistry Notes --- ๐Ÿ” Introduction Coordination compounds are chemical compounds composed of a central metal atom/ion bonded to surrounding ligands through coordinate bonds. These compounds play a crucial role in biological systems, industrial catalysis, and analytical chemistry. --- ๐Ÿ“Œ Important Terms and Definitions Coordination Entity: Central metal atom/ion bonded to a fixed number of ligands. Ligands: Ions or molecules that donate a pair of electrons to the metal. Monodentate: Donates one pair (e.g., Cl⁻, NH₃). Bidentate: Donates two pairs (e.g., ethylenediamine). Polydentate: Donates more than two pairs (e.g., EDTA⁴⁻). Coordination Number: Number of ligand donor atoms attached to central metal. Chelate Complex: Complex formed by polydentate ligands. Coordination Sphere: Part of complex enclosed in square brackets. --- ๐Ÿงฒ Types of Ligands Type Examples Monodentate Cl⁻, CN⁻, NH₃ Bidentate C₂O₄²⁻ (oxalate), en Polydentate EDTA⁴⁻ --- ...

Microbes in Human Welfare – Class 12 Biology Notes | Full NCERT Chapter Summary

 ๐Ÿฆ  Chapter 10: Microbes in Human Welfare --- ๐Ÿ”น Introduction Microbes = Bacteria, fungi, protozoa, algae, viruses. Helpful in: Food industry Medicine Agriculture Sewage treatment Biogas production --- ๐Ÿ”น Microbes in Household Products Lactobacillus – used to curdle milk Yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) – used in bread and alcoholic beverages Fermented foods – dosa, idli, toddy ๐Ÿ“Œ Diagram: Fermentation process in food preparation --- ๐Ÿ”น Microbes in Industrial Products Product Microbe Ethanol Saccharomyces cerevisiae Citric acid Aspergillus niger Acetic acid Acetobacter aceti Antibiotic (Penicillin) Penicillium notatum ๐Ÿ“Œ Diagram: Fermenter setup in industry --- ๐Ÿ”น Microbes in Antibiotics Antibiotic = Substance produced by microbe that kills other microbes First antibiotic: Penicillin, discovered by Alexander Fleming (1928) --- ๐Ÿ”น Microbes in Chemicals, Enzymes and Bioactive Molecules Streptokinase (clot buster) – Streptococcus Cyclosporin A (immunosuppressant) – Trichoderma polyspo...

The d- and f-Block Elements – Class 12 Chemistry Notes | Transition & Inner Transition Elements

 ๐Ÿงช Chapter 8: The d- and f-Block Elements --- ๐Ÿ”น Introduction d-block → Groups 3–12 f-block → Lanthanides and actinides Known as transition and inner transition elements --- ๐Ÿ”น Electronic Configuration General: d-block: (n-1)d¹–¹⁰ ns¹–² f-block: (n-2)f¹–¹⁴ (n-1)d⁰–¹ ns² --- ๐Ÿ”น Properties of d-block Elements Variable oxidation states Formation of colored compounds Catalytic properties Paramagnetic behavior Complex formation ๐Ÿ“Œ Diagram: Table of transition elements and their oxidation states --- ๐Ÿ”น Important Series First transition series: Sc to Zn Second series: Y to Cd Third series: La to Hg (excluding lanthanides) --- ๐Ÿ”น Lanthanides (4f series) Elements: Ce (58) to Lu (71) Properties: +3 oxidation state common Lanthanide contraction Poor shielding by 4f electrons ๐Ÿ“Œ Diagram: Lanthanide contraction chart --- ๐Ÿ”น Actinides (5f series) Elements: Th (90) to Lr (103) Properties: Radioactive +3 to +6 oxidation states Poor shielding, large atomic size ๐Ÿ“Œ Diagram: f-block placement in per...

The p-Block Elements – Class 12 Chemistry Notes | Group 15, 16, 17, 18 Full Summary

 ๐ŸŒˆ Chapter 7: The p-Block Elements --- ๐Ÿ”น Introduction p-block elements = Elements of group 13 to 18 Class 12 me: Group 15, 16, 17, 18 Their outermost electron enters the p-orbital --- ๐Ÿงช Group 15 Elements – Nitrogen Family Element Symbol Atomic No. Nitrogen N 7 Phosphorus P 15 Arsenic As 33 Antimony Sb 51 Bismuth Bi 83 Important Compounds: Ammonia (NH₃) Nitric acid (HNO₃) Phosphine (PH₃) Oxides of nitrogen ๐Ÿ“Œ Diagram: Structure of nitric acid, hybridisation in NH₃ --- ๐Ÿ”น Group 16 Elements – Oxygen Family (Chalcogens) Element Symbol Atomic No. Oxygen O 8 Sulfur S 16 Selenium Se 34 Tellurium Te 52 Polonium Po 84 Important Compounds: O₃ (Ozone) SO₂, SO₃ H₂SO₄ – industrially important ๐Ÿ“Œ Diagram: Contact process (H₂SO₄ manufacturing), ozone structure --- ๐Ÿ”น Group 17 Elements – Halogens Element Symbol Fluorine F Chlorine Cl Bromine Br Iodine I Astatine At Important Compounds: Hydrochloric acid (HCl) Interhalogen compounds Chlorine water reactions ๐Ÿ“Œ Diagram: Structures of ClF₃, IF₇ --...

Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production – Class 12 Biology Notes | Full Chapter Summary

  Chapter 9: Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production --- ๐Ÿ”น Introduction This chapter focuses on improving quantity and quality of food through biological and technological methods. Major strategies: Plant breeding, Animal husbandry, Tissue culture, Genetic engineering --- ๐Ÿ”น Animal Husbandry Management of farm animals for milk, meat, eggs. Includes: Dairy farming (milk production) Poultry farming (egg & meat) Fishery (aquaculture + pisiculture) Bee keeping (Apiculture) ๐Ÿ“Œ Diagram: Dairy farm setup / Poultry structure --- ๐Ÿ”น Plant Breeding Purpose: Develop better quality, disease-resistant and high-yielding crops. Steps: 1. Collection of Variability 2. Evaluation and Selection 3. Hybridisation 4. Selection and Testing 5. Release of New Varieties --- ๐Ÿ“Œ Plant Breeding for Disease Resistance Conventional and molecular breeding. Resistant varieties: Wheat: HUW 206 Rice: Ratna, Laxmi --- ๐Ÿ“Œ Plant Breeding for Improved Nutrition Biofortification: Improving nutritional quality ...

General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements – Class 12 Chemistry Notes | Complete NCERT Summary

 ๐Ÿงช Chapter 6: General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements --- ๐Ÿ”น Introduction This chapter deals with metallurgy – the process of extracting pure metal from its ores. Metallurgy steps: Concentration → Extraction → Refining --- ๐Ÿ”น Occurrence of Metals Native State: e.g., gold, platinum Combined State: Most metals found as oxides, sulphides, carbonates, halides etc. --- ๐Ÿ”น Steps in Metallurgy 1️⃣ Concentration of Ore Removes impurities (gangue). Methods: Gravity separation (hydraulic washing) Magnetic separation Froth flotation (for sulphide ores) Leaching (for Al, Ag) ๐Ÿ“Œ Diagram: Froth flotation process setup --- 2️⃣ Extraction of Crude Metal By reduction of oxides: Using carbon (smelting) Using more reactive metals (Al in thermite process) By electrolytic reduction ๐Ÿ“Œ Diagram: Blast furnace for iron extraction --- 3️⃣ Refining of Metal Distillation Liquation Electrolytic refining Zone refining (for semiconductors like Si, Ge) ๐Ÿ“Œ Diagram: Electrolytic refining of copp...