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BBOK407/BBOC407 – BIOLOGY FOR ENGINEERS
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTION BANK
[SESSIONS:JULY 2024, JAN 2025, JULY 2025, JAN 2026, MQP 1&2]
MODULE 1- CELL BIOLOGY & BIOMOLECULES
1. Explain the structure and function of cell with neat labelled diagram. (MQP-1, MQP-2, July 2025)
2. Define cell. Explain the structure and function of plant cell with neat diagram. (Jan 2025)
3. Discuss the various components of Eukaryotic cells. (July 2024)
4. Explain Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic cell structures with neat diagrams. (Jan 2026)
5. Compare Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells. (July 2024)
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6. Mention the differences between plant cell and animal cells. (MQP-1)
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7. What are Stem Cells? Explain their applications and classification in detail. Discuss the
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functions of stem cells. (Jan 2025, July 2025, Jan 2026, MQP-1)
8. Discuss the properties and functions of enzymes. (Jan 2025)
9. Describe the properties and functions of hormones. (Jan 2025)
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10. List the various hormones and write the functions of them . (July 2025)
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11. List the vitamins. Explain the functions of vitamins. (July 2024, July 2025)
12. Discuss the properties of vitamins and its supplies. (Jan 2025)
13. Illustrate different types of vitamins mentioning its significance and deficiency disorders. (Jan
2026)
14. Explain the properties of Carbohydrates. (July 2024)
15. Demonstrate the properties and function of lipids. (July 2025, July 2024)
16. Apply your knowledge of lipids and outline the process of obtaining biodiesel from lipids.
(MQP-2)
17. Explain the properties and functions of the Proteins. (Jan 2026)
18. Discuss the functions of proteins in brief. (MQP-2)
19. Discuss in detail the properties, applications and functions of nucleic acids in cellular
processes. (Jan 2025, July 2025, MQP-1, MQP-2)
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MODULE 2 – BIOMOLECULES IN ENGOINEERING & BIOTECHNOLOGY
APPLICATIUONS
1. What are the key properties, advantages and limitations of cellulose-based water filter? (July
2024, July 2025, Jan 2026, MQP-1, MQP-2)
2. Explain the working and development of DNA vaccines by taking suitable example. (July 2024,
Jan 2026, MQP-1)
3. Define vaccine. Discuss the mechanism of RNA vaccine for COVID-19. (Jan 2025)
4. What are Bioplastics? Justify the use of PHA as Bioplastic mentioning its properties and
applications. (July 2024, July 2025, MQP-1, Jan 2025, MQP-2)
5. Outline the role of carbohydrates in making of PLA's and PHA's bioplastics with necessary
diagram. (Jan 2026)
6. Discuss the following: Meat analogs of protein. Lipids as cleaning agents. (July 2024)
7. Discuss whey protein and plant based protein as protein based food with examples and it’s
uses. (Jan 2025, July 2025, MQP-1, MQP-2)
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8. Apply the knowledge of nucleic acid in DNA fingerprinting in forensic applications. (Jan 2025,
MQP-2)
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9. What is DNA fingerprinting? Explain the process involved in DNA fingerprinting. (July 2025)
10. Write a note on enzyme based biosensors. (Jan 2025)
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11. Explain the applications of enzymes in biosensors and bio bleaching. (July 2025)
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12. Apply your knowledge of lipids and outline the process of obtaining biodiesel from lipids. (Jan
2025, Jan 2026)
13. Define Biomolecule. List the classification of biomolecules with each one example in short in
engineering application. (July 2025)
MODULE 3 - HUMAN BODY AS ENGINEERING SYSTEMS
1. What is Electro Encephalogram (EEG)? Discuss the types of Brain activity detected with EEG.
Write any three applications. (July 2024)
2. What are Pace Makers? Explain basic design and construction of Pace Makers. (July 2024,
MQP-1)
3. Explain the architecture of lungs as purification system with necessary diagrams, including the
gas exchange mechanism. (July 2024, Jan 2025, Jan 2026)
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4. Draw human eye and label its parts and explain the rods and cone cells in detail. (July 2024, Jan
2026)
5. Compare the architecture of human brain with CPU using necessary tabulations. (Jan 2025,
July 2025, Jan 2026, MQP-1, MQP-2)
6. How kidney will be used as a filtration system? Explain with one type of dialysis example. (Jan
2025, July 2025, MQP-2)
7. Illustrate the engineering solutions available for Parkinson's disease and assess their
effectiveness in improving the quality of life for patients. (Jan 2025, MQP-2)
8. Explain heart as a pumping system. (Jan 2025)
9. Write a note on optical correction and materials used for lens. (Jan 2025)
10. What is ECG? Describe various parts of the ECG. (July 2025, MQP-1)
11. Briefly discuss the various bioengineering solutions for muscular dystrophy. (July 2025)
12. Explain robotic arms for Prosthetic device. (July 2025)
13. Illustrate eye as a camera system. (July 2025) A
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14. Describe the design of stents and also explain the reasons for blockages of blood vessels.
(Jan 2026)
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15. With neat diagram explain the working principle of Heart-Lung Machine. (MQP-1)
16. Critically evaluate the principles and working of spirometry as a diagnostic tool for assessing
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lung function. (MQP-2)
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MODULE 4 - BIO INSPIRED ENGINEERING AND BIOMOLECULESS
1. What is ultrasonography? Explain the uses and working principle. (July 2024)
2. Compare the uses of ultrasonography and sonars. (Jan 2025)
3. What is Echolocation? Explain Ultrasonography and Sonars. (Jan 2026, MQP-1)
4. Compare and contrast biological echolocation and technological echolocation, highlighting
their applications and significance in navigation and detection. (MQP-2)
5. What is lotus leaf effect? Explain the mechanism and applications of super hydrophobic effect.
(July 2024, Jan 2025, July 2025, Jan 2026)
6. The structure and design of Kingfisher beak lead to the design of Bullet trains. Explain. (July
2024, Jan 2025)
7. Explain the working and applications of Bionic Leaf Technology. (July 2024)
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8. Illustrate the HBOCs and PFCs as human blood substitutes. (Jan 2025, July 2025, Jan 2026, MQP-
1, MQP-2)
9. Explain how the structure of shark skin reduces drag and how these properties have been
applied to improve swim suit. (Jan 2025, July 2025)
10. Explain the term GPS and aircraft technology as bio inspired by bird fly. (Jan 2025, July 2025)
11. Compare the process of photosynthesis to the functioning of photovoltaic cells. (July 2025)
12. Illustrate the following bioinspired materials and mechanisms: Photovoltaic cell, Bionic leaf,
GPS technology with bird flying and aircraft. (Jan 2026, MQP-1)
13. Write a note on Bioremediation and Biomining via microbial surface adsorption. (MQP-1)
14. Describe the materials used and engineering applications of Velcro technology. (MQP-2)
MODULE 5 – AI, DIAGNOSTICS & EMERGING BIO-ENGINEERING
TECHNOLOGIES
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1. Evaluate the role of Bio imaging and Artificial Intelligence for disease diagnosis. (July 2024, Jan
2025, July 2025, Jan 2026, MQP-1, MQP-2)
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2. Explain the working principles of electrical tongue and electrical nose in food industry. (July
2024, Jan 2025, July 2025)
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3. Develop some of the bioengineering solutions for muscular dystrophy and osteoporosis with
necessary diagrams. (July 2024, Jan 2025, Jan 2026, MQP-1)
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4. Write a note on bioprinting techniques and materials. (July 2024, July 2025, MQP-1, MQP-2)
5. Explain the process of biomining via microbial surface adsorption. (Jan 2025, MQP-2)
6. Describe with necessary diagrams the concepts of DNA Origami and Biocomputing. (Jan 2025,
July 2025, Jan 2026)
7. Describe the concept of self-healing bio-concrete and explain the role of bacillus spores,
calcium lactate nutrients and biomineralization processes in this technology. (Jan 2025,
MQP-2)
8. Write short notes on: Bioremediation, Biomining via microbial surface adsorption. (July 2025,
Jan 2026)
9. Explain muscular system as a scaffold. (July 2025)
10. Write a note on: Self-healing bioconcrete, Bioremediation. (MQP-1)
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