Sub Code: 21BE45 Question Bank Sub: Biology for Engineers

MODULE- 4

1. Compare and contrast biological and technological echolocation highlighting their

applications and importance.
2. Explain the principle of echolocation including the various steps involved in
emission/reception of sound waves.
3. Explain the working principle of ultrasonography and discuss its advantages and
limitations in medical imaging.
4. Explain how the Sonars work along with its applications, advantages and limitations.
5. Explain the process of Photosynthesis in plants?
6. Describe the working principle of bionic leaf and discuss its potential applications in
renewable energy production and carbon dioxide reduction.
7. What are photovoltaic cells and discuss its advancements and applications.
8. Describe the mechanism of bird flight and use of GPS technology in aircraft
navigation.
9. Explain lotus leaf effect and its application in creating super hydrophobic and self-
cleaning surfaces.
10. Explain VELCRO technology along with its applications.
11. Explain the physics behind kingfisher beak in developing bullet train.
12. Discuss various types of human blood substitutes with examples.
Sub Code: 21BE45 Question Bank Sub: Biology for Engineers

MODULE- 5

1. Explain the concept of 3D bio printing technology and its objective in field of medical
and scientific applications.
2. Discuss the materials and techniques used in 3D bio printing technique.
3. Explain the process of 3D bio printing of ear and its applications.
4. Explain the process of 3D bio printing of bones including both additive manufacturing
and scaffold based techniques.
5. Explain the process of 3D bio printing of skin including key steps involved in synthesis
and its significance.
6. Write a note on 3D printed foods including the materials used and its importance.
7. Explain the functioning of human tongue and the technology behind electric tongue along
with its advantages and limitations.
8. Explain the role of olfactory receptor cells in sensing smell by human nose and the
technology behind electronic nose and its advantages and limitations.
9. What is DNA Origami? Explain the technological importance in creating nano structures
along with advantages and limitations.
10. Write a note on importance of Bio-Computing highlighting the advantages.
11. Explain the importance of Bio-imaging techniques in disease diagnosis.
12. Discuss the applications of AI in disease diagnosis.
13. What is Bio-mineralization? Explain the process of self- healing bio concrete and its
technological importance.
14. Analyze the process and applications of bio-remediation via microbial surface adsorption
considering the applications.
15. Analyze the process and applications of bio-mining/bio leaching via microbial surface
adsorption considering the advantage and limitations.