QUESTION BANK

Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumakuru-572103

Fourth Semester B. E. Biotechnology

Subject Name: Biology for Engineers

Unit – I

1. What is the definition of biomolecules?

2. What are the different types of biomolecules and how do they contribute to
the functioning of living organisms?
3. What are Carbohydrates? Explain the classification of carbohydrates based
on number of carbon atoms present.
4. Explain the following terms:
a) Cellulose-based water filters
b) PHA and PLA
c) DNA fingerprinting
5. What are the differences between DNA & RNA?
6. What is PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates), and how does it serve as a
bioplastic?
7. What are the advantages of PLA (Polylactic Acid) that make it a suitable
bioplastic material?
8. Explain the steps involved in preparation of DNA vaccines with neat
diagram.
9. What is the process involved in the production of RNA vaccines for Covid-
19?
10.Why is protein important in a diet and what are its primary functions in the
body?
11.Why protein is considered important in our diet?
12.How do glucose oxidase enzymes enable glucose biosensors to detect and
measure glucose levels?
13.How are lipids utilized in the production of biodiesel?
14.How do lipids enhance the overall cleaning power of detergents when
compared to other cleaning agents?
15.Explain the mechanism by which ligninolytic enzymes break down lignin
during the bio-bleaching process?

Unit – II

1. How does signal transmission occur in the brain?

2. In what ways is the brain's processing power superior to that of a CPU?
3. What are the key differences between the human brain and a central
processing unit (CPU)?
4. What are the functional differences between the CNS and PNS?
5. What is EEG and how does it work?
6. What are the main applications of EEG test?
7. How do robotic arms for prosthetics improve the quality of life for
individuals with limb loss?
8. What are the main advantages of using robotic arms for prosthetics?
9. Explain the need of engineering solutions for Parkinson’s disease
10.What engineering solutions have been developed to assist individuals with
Parkinson's disease in managing their symptoms?