K.S.

INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, BENGALURU - 560109

QUESTION BANK 2023-24 EVEN SEMESTER

Degree : B.E Semester : IV

Branch - Stream : Common to (AIML\CSE\CSD\CCE\IOT) / CSE Stream
Course Title : Biology for Engineers Course Type / Code : BBOC407

Module-1 CELL BASIC UNIT OF LIFE: Introduction. Structure and functions of a cell. Stem
cells and their application. Biomolecules: Properties and functions of Carbohydrates, Nucleic
acids, proteins, lipids. Importance of special biomolecules: Properties and functions of enzymes,
vitamins and hormones.

1. With a neat labeled diagram explain the structure and function of plant and animal cell.
2. Differentiate between Prokaryotes cell and Eukaryotes.
3. What are stem cells? Illustrate the application of stem cells.
4. What is a biomolecule? Add a note on its classification with one example.(2023)
5. Explain the properties and functions of biomolecules.
6. Define enzyme. Add a note on its classification with one example, properties and function
of enzymes
7. Explain Vitamins, its types and function.
8. What are hormones? Add a note on its classification and function.
9. What are Nucleic acids? Explain types and structural components of nucleic acid

Module-2 APPLICATION OF BIOMOLECULES: Carbohydrates in cellulose-based water

filters production, PHA and PLA in bioplastics production, Nucleic acids in vaccines and
diagnosis, Proteins in food production, lipids in biodiesel and detergents production, Enzymes in
biosensors fabrication, food processing, detergent formulation and textile processing

1. Give an account on properties and production of cellulose. Add note on its role as water
filters./ Write a short note on cellulose-based bio filters?/ Highlighting the properties of
cellulose, justify cellulose as an effective water filter/ Discuss the potential of cellulose
based water filters in addressing water potential issues what are the advantages and
limitation of it (2023)
2. What are Bio plastics? Explain in detail on production of PLA. Add a note on its benefits.
3. What are PHAs? Explain the production of PHA and advantage of PHA as plastic material
4. What are Vaccines? Illustrate the production of DNA vaccines for Rabies and RNA vaccine
for COVID-19?/ With an example explain the development of DNA vaccines. (2023)
5. Explain the DNA finger printing in forensic applications? (2023)
6. What is Protein? Explain different types of dietary proteins (Animal based proetins, Plant
based proteins) / Discussed advantages and the challenges of plant based proteins as a
sustainable alternative to the animal based proteins
7. Define analogs. Explain whey protein and meat analogs
8. What are Lipids? Illustrate Lipid are the source for Biodiesel Production.
9. Discuss on process of production of soaps and detergent using lipid./ Explain the role of
lipids and its application in cleaning agents? (2023)
10. Explain the applications of enzymes in Bio- bleaching/Lignolytic enzymes.

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 11. Differentiate between biosensor and sensor
12. Explain working of biosensor with neat labeled diagram. What are the different types of biosensor
based on transducer employed in it
13. Write a short note on biosensor and bioplastics. (2023)

Module-3 ADAPTATION OF ANATOMICAL PRINCIPLES FOR BIOENGINEERING

DESIGN: Brain as a CPU system. Eye as a Camera system. Heart as a pump system. Lungs as
purification system. Kidney as a filtration system.

1. Explain the architecture of Brain

2. How brain act as central processing unit/ Brain function as a CPU system. Justify (2023)
3. Differentiate CNS and PNS/ Compare and contrast the central nervous system and
peripheral nervous system in terms of the structural function.
4. Explain how a signal transmission occurs from brain to peripheral nerves/ Illustrate the
mechanism of signal transduction in Nervous system
5. Discuss the principle, instrumentation and working mechanism of EEG/Explain the
engineering application of EEG and its role in capturing different types of Brain activity./
Discuss the type of brain activity that can be detected with EEG./What is
electroencephalogram? Discuss the various applications of electroencephalogram.
6. Explain the development of prosthetics arms. Add a note on its application/ Explain the
robotic arms for prosthetics? (2023)
7. Explain the engineering solutions for Parkinson disease. (2023)
8. Eye works as a camera. Explain the comparison/ How can you compare and analyze the
arcitercture of camera and eye. (2023)
9. Focus on structural characterization of rods and cones/ Explain the architecture of rod and
cone cells with neat diagram.
10. Discuss the development of bionic eye/ Elaborate on concepts of bionic eye including
material used in construction and describe the working principle
11. Write a short note on optical corrections, cataract, lens materials./ Give an account on the
characteristics and features of cataract
12. Explain Heart as a pumping system? (2023)
13. Describe the architecture of heart
14. Illustrate a role of ECG
15. Mention the heart disease and reason for blockage.
16. Discuss the Principle, design, Instrumentation, working of Stents, pacemaker and
Defibrillator/ Write a short note on Cardiac pacemaker? (2023)
17. What are stents? Give an account on the stent design and materials used for the
manufacturer of stents.
18. What is the working principle of bio ionic leg
19. Lungs are an effective purification system. Justify the statement highlighting the functioning
of the lungs. (2023)
20. Explain the architecture of the lung with a neat labeled diagram
21. Exchange of gases is a function of respiratory system. Explain the different modes of gases
exchange
22. During open heart surgery the functioning of heart maintained. Explain the Process With
neat sketch or Explain heart Lung Machine With neat sketch
23. What is meant by abnormal lung physiology? Mention some of the disorder. Add a note on

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 COPD. (2023)
24. What is spirometry? Discuss the types and functioning of the spirometry./Explain the
instrumentation of Spirometer. (2023)
25. Explain a role of ventilators. Add a note on its types. (2023)
26. Kidney as a filtration system. Explain (2023)
27. Explain the architecture of kidney with neat labeled diagram
28. Explain the structure of functional unit of Kidney/nephron with a labeled diagram/With a
neat labeled diagram, explain the mechanism of filtration by the nephrons.
29. Illustrate the mechanism of filtration
30. Discuss the CKD under following headings Cause, Symptom, Diagnosis and treatment or
GFR rate decrease less than 60ml/min. Explain the condition
31. Explain the principle and Instrumentation of dialysis systems
32. Discuss the bioengineering solution for muscular dystrophy and osteoporosis. (2023)
33. Illustrate the mechanism of muscle contraction
34. Explain the architecture of muscular and skeletal system
35. Define scaffold. Add a note materials used in scaffold
36. Muscular and Skeletal Systems as scaffolds. Explain. (2023)

Module-4 NATURE-BIOINSPIRED MATERIALS AND MECHANISMS: Echolocation,

Photosynthesis. Bird flying, Lotus leaf effect, Plant burrs, Shark skin, Kingfisher beak. Human
Blood substitutes - hemoglobin-based oxygen carriers (HBOCs) and perflourocarbons (PFCs).

1. Define echolocation? Explain the principles of Echolocation and compare biological

echolocation with technical echolocation.
2. What is echolocation? Explain the working principle of Echolocation in ultrasonography
and sonars. Add a note on its application
3. What are the different components of ultrasonography
4. Explain the terms Echolocation ultrasonography and sonars? (2023)
5. Define Photosynthesis? Explain the process of photosynthesis in plant.
6. Explain new technology photovoltaic cell lies in conversion light energy into electrical
energy
7. Discuss the comparison of Photosynthesis in plant with photovoltaic cells and bionic leaf/
Explain the process of photosynthesis and photovoltaic cells? (2023)
8. What is the basic principle of the flying of the bird and aircraft and GPS./ Explain the
experiment conducted by Prof, Dickman and colleagues on GPS systems existing in pigeons
(2023)
9. Describe the application of Lotus leaf inspired surface (Super hydrophobic and self-cleaning
surfaces). /What is a lotus leaf effect? Explain the mechanism and applications of lotus leaf
effect (2023)
10. Explain the biomimicry of Plant burrs (Velcro)
11. Shark skin reduces the friction. Explain the structure/mechanism of shark skin and its
application (Friction reducing swim suits). (2023)
12. Kingfisher beak is an analogy for Bullet train. Explain the analogy with mechanism./ The
structure and design of the Kingfisher's beak led to the design of the bullet trains. Explain.
(2023)
13. Explain the artificial substances that are used to replace lost blood. (HBOCs and
PFCs)./Write a short note on Haemoglobin- based oxygen carries (HBOC’S) and

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 perfluorocarbons(PFC)? (2023)
14. Explain the terms shark skin and swimsuits, bullet train using biological concepts? (2023)

Module-5 TRENDS IN BIOENGINEERING: Muscular and Skeletal Systems as scaffolds,

scaffolds and tissue engineering, Bioprinting techniques and materials. Electrical tongue and
electrical nose in food science, DNA origami and Biocomputing, Bioimaging and Artificial
Intelligence for disease diagnosis. Bioconcrete. Bioremediation. Biomining.

1. What was the need of development of Bio printing? Explain the different techniques and
material used.
2. What is Bioprinting? Discuss the process and applications of bioprinting
3. Explain the protocol for 3D printing of ear, bone and skin.
4. Discuss 3D printed foods with example
5. Explain the construction of Electrical tongue and electrical nose. Add a note on its role in
food science
6. What is DNA origami? Explain the process of DNA origami. (2023)
7. Explain Biocomputing with an example.
8. Describe Bioimaging and Artificial Intelligence for disease diagnosis. (2023)
9. Bacillus spores and calcium lactate plays a important role in bioconcrete. Explain /Give an
account on the process involved in the self-healing bio concrete. (2023)
10. Discuss bio mineralization processes
11. Explain the process of biomining via microbial absorption and how it can be used for
removal of heavy metals like Lead, Cadmium, Mercury,
12. Explain bioremediation and bio mining via microbial surface adsorption? (2023)
13. Write a short note on Nano-medicines and bioleaching? (2023)
14. What is Bioremediation? Explain the various types of bioremediation.

Dr. Shobha G, Assistant professor, Department of AS & H, KSIT

 K.S. INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, BENGALURU - 560109
QUESTION BANK 2023-24 EVEN SEMESTER

Degree : B.E Semester : IV

Branch - Stream : Common to (ECE/ME) / EEE & ME Stream
Course Title : Biology for Engineers Course Type / Code : BBOK407

Module-1 NTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY: The cell: the basic unit of life, Structure and
functions of a cell. The Plant Cell and animal cell, Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cell, Stem cells and
their application. Biomolecules: Properties and functions of Carbohydrates, Nucleic acids,
proteins, lipids. Importance of special biomolecules; Enzymes (Classification (with one example
each),Properties and functions), vitamins and hormones.

1. With a neat labeled diagram explain the structure and function of plant and animal cell.
2. Differentiate between Prokaryotes cell and Eukaryotes.
3. What are stem cells? Illustrate the application of stem cells.
4. What is a biomolecule? Add a note on its classification with one example.(2023)
5. Explain the properties and functions of biomolecules.
6. Define enzyme. Add a note on its classification with one example, properties and function of
enzymes
7. Explain Vitamins, its types and function.
8. What are hormones? Add a note on its classification and function.
9. What are Nucleic acids? Explain types and structural components of nucleic acid

Module-2 BIOMOLECULES AND THEIR APPLICATIONS (QUALITATIVE):

Carbohydrates (cellulose-based water filters, PHA and PLA as bioplastics), Nucleic acids (DNA
Vaccine for Rabies and RNA vaccines for Covid19, Forensics – DNA fingerprinting), Proteins
(Proteins as food – whey protein and meat analogs, Plant based proteins), lipids (biodiesel,
cleaning agents/detergents), Enzymes (glucose-oxidase in biosensors, lignolytic enzyme in bio-
bleaching).

1. Give an account on properties and production of cellulose. Add note on its role as water
filters./ Write a short note on cellulose-based bio filters?/ Highlighting the properties of
cellulose, justify cellulose as an effective water filter/ Discuss the potential of cellulose
based water filters in addressing water potential issues what are the advantages and
limitation of it (2023)
2. What are Bio plastics? Explain in detail on production of PLA. Add a note on its benefits.
3. What are PHAs? Explain the production of PHA and advantage of PHA as plastic material
4. What are Vaccines? Illustrate the production of DNA vaccines for Rabies and RNA vaccine
for COVID-19?/ With an example explain the development of DNA vaccines. (2023)
5. Explain the DNA finger printing in forensic applications? (2023)
6. What is Protein? Explain different types of dietary proteins (Animal based proetins, Plant
based proteins) / Discussed advantages and the challenges of plant based proteins as a
sustainable alternative to the animal based proteins
7. Define analogs. Explain whey protein and meat analogs
8. What are Lipids? Illustrate Lipid are the source for Biodiesel Production.

Dr. Shobha G, Assistant professor, Department of AS & H, KSIT

 9. Discuss on process of production of soaps and detergent using lipid./ Explain the role of
lipids and its application in cleaning agents? (2023)
10. Explain the applications of enzymes in Bio- bleaching/Lignolytic enzymes.
11. Differentiate between biosensor and sensor
12. Explain working of biosensor with neat labeled diagram. What are the different types of biosensor
based on transducer employed in it
13. Write a short note on biosensor and bioplastics. (2023)

Module-3 HUMAN ORGAN SYSTEMS AND BIO DESIGNS (QUALITATIVE): Brain as a

CPU system (architecture, CNS and Peripheral Nervous System, signal transmission, EEG, Robotic
arms for prosthetics. Engineering solutions for Parkinson’s disease).Eye as a Camera system
(architecture of rod and cone cells, optical corrections, cataract, lens materials, bionic eye). Heart as
a pump system (architecture, electrical signalling - ECG monitoring and heart related issues,
reasons for blockages of blood vessels, design of stents, pace makers, defibrillators). Lungs as
purification system (architecture, gas exchange mechanisms, spirometry, abnormal lung physiology
- COPD, Ventilators, Heart-lung machine). Kidney as a filtration system (architecture, mechanism
of filtration, CKD, dialysis systems).

1. Explain the architecture of Brain

2. How brain act as central processing unit/ Brain function as a CPU system. Justify (2023)
3. Differentiate CNS and PNS/ Compare and contrast the central nervous system and
peripheral nervous system in terms of the structural function.
4. Explain how a signal transmission occurs from brain to peripheral nerves/ Illustrate the
mechanism of signal transduction in Nervous system
5. Discuss the principle, instrumentation and working mechanism of EEG/Explain the
engineering application of EEG and its role in capturing different types of Brain
activity./ Discuss the type of brain activity that can be detected with EEG./What is
electroencephalogram? Discuss the various applications of electroencephalogram.
6. Explain the development of prosthetics arms. Add a note on its application/ Explain the
robotic arms for prosthetics? (2023)
7. Explain the engineering solutions for Parkinson disease. (2023)
8. Eye works as a camera. Explain the comparison/ How can you compare and analyze the
arcitercture of camera and eye. (2023)
9. Focus on structural characterization of rods and cones/ Explain the architecture of rod
and cone cells with neat diagram.
10. Discuss the development of bionic eye/ Elaborate on concepts of bionic eye including
material used in construction and describe the working principle
11. Write a short note on optical corrections, cataract, lens materials./ Give an account on
the characteristics and features of cataract
12. Explain Heart as a pumping system? (2023)
13. Describe the architecture of heart
14. Illustrate a role of ECG
15. Mention the heart disease and reason for blockage.
16. Discuss the Principle, design, Instrumentation, working of Stents, pacemaker and
Defibrillator/ Write a short note on Cardiac pacemaker? (2023)
17. What are stents? Give an account on the stent design and materials used for the
manufacturer of stents.

Dr. Shobha G, Assistant professor, Department of AS & H, KSIT

 18. What is the working principle of bio ionic leg
19. Lungs are an effective purification system. Justify the statement highlighting the
functioning of the lungs. (2023)
20. Explain the architecture of the lung with a neat labeled diagram
21. Exchange of gases is a function of respiratory system. Explain the different modes of
gases exchange
22. During open heart surgery the functioning of heart maintained. Explain the Process
With neat sketch or Explain heart Lung Machine With neat sketch
23. What is meant by abnormal lung physiology? Mention some of the disorder. Add a note
on COPD. (2023)
24. What is spirometry? Discuss the types and functioning of the spirometry./Explain the
instrumentation of Spirometer. (2023)
25. Explain a role of ventilators. Add a note on its types. (2023)
26. Kidney as a filtration system. Explain (2023)
27. Explain the architecture of kidney with neat labeled diagram
28. Explain the structure of functional unit of Kidney/nephron with a labeled diagram/With
a neat labeled diagram, explain the mechanism of filtration by the nephrons.
29. Illustrate the mechanism of filtration
30. Discuss the CKD under following headings Cause, Symptom, Diagnosis and treatment
or GFR rate decrease less than 60ml/min. Explain the condition
31. Explain the principle and Instrumentation of dialysis systems
32. Discuss the bioengineering solution for muscular dystrophy and osteoporosis. (2023)
33. Illustrate the mechanism of muscle contraction
34. Explain the architecture of muscular and skeletal system
35. Define scaffold. Add a note materials used in scaffold
36. Muscular and Skeletal Systems as scaffolds. Explain. (2023)

Module-4 NATURE-BIOINSPIRED MATERIALS AND MECHANISMS (QUALITATIVE):

Echolocation (ultrasonography, sonars), Photosynthesis (photovoltaic cells, bionic leaf). Bird
flying (GPS and aircrafts), Lotus leaf effect (Super hydrophobic and self-cleaning surfaces), Plant
burrs (Velcro), Shark skin (Friction reducing swim suits), Kingfisher beak (Bullet train). Human
Blood substitutes - hemoglobin-based oxygen carriers (HBOCs) and perflourocarbons (PFCs).

1. Define echolocation? Explain the principles of Echolocation and compare biological

echolocation with technical echolocation.
2. What is echolocation? Explain the working principle of Echolocation in ultrasonography
and sonars. Add a note on its application
3. What are the different components of ultrasonography
4. Explain the terms Echolocation ultrasonography and sonars? (2023)
5. Define Photosynthesis? Explain the process of photosynthesis in plant.
6. Explain new technology photovoltaic cell lies in conversion light energy into electrical
energy
7. Discuss the comparison of Photosynthesis in plant with photovoltaic cells and bionic
leaf/ Explain the process of photosynthesis and photovoltaic cells? (2023)
8. What is the basic principle of the flying of the bird and aircraft and GPS./ Explain the
experiment conducted by Prof, Dickman and colleagues on GPS systems existing in
pigeons (2023)

Dr. Shobha G, Assistant professor, Department of AS & H, KSIT

 9. Describe the application of Lotus leaf inspired surface (Super hydrophobic and self-
cleaning surfaces). /What is a lotus leaf effect? Explain the mechanism and applications
of lotus leaf effect (2023)
10. Explain the biomimicry of Plant burrs (Velcro)
11. Shark skin reduces the friction. Explain the structure/mechanism of shark skin and its
application (Friction reducing swim suits). (2023)
12. Kingfisher beak is an analogy for Bullet train. Explain the analogy with mechanism./
The structure and design of the Kingfisher's beak led to the design of the bullet trains.
Explain. (2023)
13. Explain the artificial substances that are used to replace lost blood. (HBOCs and
PFCs)./Write a short note on Haemoglobin- based oxygen carries (HBOC’S) and
perfluorocarbons(PFC)? (2023)
14. Explain the terms shark skin and swimsuits, bullet train using biological concepts?
(2023)

Module-5 TRENDS IN BIOENGINEERING (QUALITATIVE): Muscular and Skeletal

Systems as scaffolds (architecture, mechanisms, bioengineering solutions for muscular dystrophy
and osteoporosis), scaffolds and tissue engineering, Bioprinting techniques and materials, 3D
printing of ear, bone and skin. 3D printed foods. Electrical tongue and electrical nose in food
science, DNA origami and Biocomputing, Bioimaging and Artificial Intelligence for disease
diagnosis. Selfhealing Bioconcrete (based on bacillus spores, calcium lactate nutrients and
biomineralization processes) and Bioremediation and Biomining via microbial surface adsorption
(removal of heavy metals like Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, Arsenic).

1. What was the need of development of Bio printing? Explain the different techniques and
material used.
2. What is Bioprinting? Discuss the process and applications of bioprinting
3. Explain the protocol for 3D printing of ear, bone and skin.
4. Discuss 3D printed foods with example
5. Explain the construction of Electrical tongue and electrical nose. Add a note on its role
in food science
6. What is DNA origami? Explain the process of DNA origami. (2023)
7. Explain Biocomputing with an example.
8. Describe Bioimaging and Artificial Intelligence for disease diagnosis. (2023)
9. Bacillus spores and calcium lactate plays a important role in bioconcrete. Explain /Give
an account on the process involved in the self-healing bio concrete. (2023)
10. Discuss bio mineralization processes
11. Explain the process of biomining via microbial absorption and how it can be used for
removal of heavy metals like Lead, Cadmium, Mercury,
12. Explain bioremediation and bio mining via microbial surface adsorption? (2023)
13. Write a short note on Nano-medicines and bioleaching? (2023)
14. What is Bioremediation? Explain the various types of bioremediation.

Dr. Shobha G, Assistant professor, Department of AS & H, KSIT