Unit-Wise Important Topics for CBSE Class 12 Biology Exam 2022

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CBSE Class 12 Biology Term 2 Exam has two papers: - A theoretical paper - A practical paper

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A theoretical paper carries a total of 35 marks and a practical paper carries a total of 15 marks. Together you will be writing the exam for 50 marks.

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Know More

There are 3 major units in the Term 2 exam for Biology and they are: – Biology and Human Welfare – Biotechnology and its Applications – Ecology and Environment

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Let us see the important chapters under each unit and the marks they carry in the exam.

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Practicals have one major experiment that carries 4 marks and a minor experiment that carries 3 marks.

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