Plant Physiology is one of the highest-yield Biology chapters. Photosynthesis (light reactions, Calvin cycle, C3/C4/CAM differences) and respiration (glycolysis, Krebs cycle, electron transport chain) are tested almost every year. Plant hormones (auxin, gibberellin, cytokinin, ABA, ethylene) and their applications are NCERT-only and very predictable.
NCERT chapters to cover
- 📘Class 11 Ch 11: Transport in Plants
- 📘Class 11 Ch 12: Mineral Nutrition
- 📘Class 11 Ch 13: Photosynthesis in Higher Plants
- 📘Class 11 Ch 14: Respiration in Plants
- 📘Class 11 Ch 15: Plant Growth and Development
Exam tips
- 1Memorize the 5 main plant hormones, their function, and their commercial applications.
- 2C4 cycle (Hatch-Slack pathway) — know the bundle sheath anatomy.
- 3ATP yield calculations from glycolysis + Krebs + ETC come up often.
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FAQ
How many Plant Physiology questions come in NEET?▾
Based on NEET past papers from 2018–2025, Plant Physiology typically delivers 8–10 questions per year (~9% of Biology).
Which NCERT chapters cover Plant Physiology?▾
For NEET Plant Physiology, study Class 11 Ch 11: Transport in Plants; Class 11 Ch 12: Mineral Nutrition; Class 11 Ch 13: Photosynthesis in Higher Plants; Class 11 Ch 14: Respiration in Plants; Class 11 Ch 15: Plant Growth and Development.
What's the best way to prepare Plant Physiology for NEET?▾
Memorize the 5 main plant hormones, their function, and their commercial applications. C4 cycle (Hatch-Slack pathway) — know the bundle sheath anatomy.