SJC INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
(An Autonomous Institute under VTU, Belagavi)
SECOND/FOURTH SEMESTER B.E DEGREE SEMESTER END EXAMINATIONS
JUNE/JULY 2026
Course: Biology for Engineers
Course Code: BBI404 Branches: Common to all branches
Max Marks: 100 Duration: 03 Hours
Question Bank from all the modules
Module- 1
1. Compare plant cell and animal cells.
2. Explain the structure and functions of cell with neat labelled
diagram.
3. Compare Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic cell structures with neat
diagrams.
4. Explain in detail the properties and functions of Nucleic acids.
[Link] the properties and functions of the following
biomolecules
i) Proteins ii) Lipids
[Link] out the different types of vitamins. Mention its significance
and deficiency disorders.
Module-2
1. Explain the nucleic acids and the role of DNA in preparation of
Rabies vaccine with necessary diagrams.
2. Explain the following: i) DNA finger printing ii) Lipids as cleaning
agents.
3. Highlighting the properties of cellulose, justify cellulose as an
effective water filter. Mention any two advantages and limitations
of cellulose based water filters.
4. What are Bioplastics? Justify the use of PHA as Bioplastic
mentioning its properties and applications.
5. Outline the role of carbohydrates in making of PLA’s and PHA’s
bio plastics with necessary diagram.
6. Describe the use of i. Whey protein ii. Meet analogues and
iii. Plant based proteins as food with examples.
[Link] the role of lipids in the production of biodiesel with neat
diagram.
Module-3
1. Compare the architecture of human brain with CPU using
necessary tabulations.
2. What are Pace Makers? Explain basic design and construction of
Pace Makers.
3. Define ECG? Mention the reasons for blockage of blood vessels.
4. Explain eye as camera system and label is parts and explain the
rods and cone cells in detail.
5. Describe the design of stents.
[Link] the structure of the lungs and describe how they function
as a purification system, including the process of gas exchange.
[Link] the mechanism of filtration in kidney.
Module-4
1. Describe the concept of lotus leaf effect to explain super
hydrophobic and self-cleaning surfaces.
2. Explain the concept of echolocation to ultrasonography and
sonar technology.
[Link] the following bioinspired materials and mechanisms.
i) Photo voltaic cell ii) GPS technology with bird flying and aircraft.
[Link] the concept of Hemoglobin-Based Oxygen Carriers
(HBOCs) and Perfluorocarbons (PFCs), and describe how they
function in oxygen transport.
[Link] the photosynthesis process to bionic leaf and
photovoltaic cells.
[Link] the structure and design of Kingfisher beak lead to the
design of Bullet trains.
[Link] the nature inspired technology in the following i) Bionic
leaf ii) Swim suits iii) Bird flying.
Module-5
1. Explain the mechanism and bioengineering solutions for
muscular dystrophy and osteoporosis.
[Link] short notes on:
i) Bioremediation ii) Biomining via microbial surface adsorption.
iii) Self healing bioconcrete.
[Link] a note on bio printing techniques and materials.
4. Explain the advantages and limitations of Artificial Intelligence
for disease diagnosis.
[Link] the role of Bio-imaging, and AI in disease diagnosis.
[Link] the concepts of DNA Origami and Biocomputing, with the
help of suitable diagrams.