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Biology (Bbok407) Tutorial - 3

The document outlines a tutorial for a Civil Engineering course focused on biology for engineers, covering various topics such as echolocation, photosynthesis, bionic technologies, and bioengineering applications. It includes questions on the comparison of biological and technological systems, the mechanics of natural phenomena like the lotus effect, and advancements in medical and environmental technologies. Each section encourages exploration of the intersection between biology and engineering principles.

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Biology (Bbok407) Tutorial - 3

The document outlines a tutorial for a Civil Engineering course focused on biology for engineers, covering various topics such as echolocation, photosynthesis, bionic technologies, and bioengineering applications. It includes questions on the comparison of biological and technological systems, the mechanics of natural phenomena like the lotus effect, and advancements in medical and environmental technologies. Each section encourages exploration of the intersection between biology and engineering principles.

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Department of Civil Engineering

Tutorial - III
Subject: BIOLOGY FOR ENGINEERS – BBOK407
1. What is Echolocation? Discuss the application of echolocation in Ultrasonography.
OR
Compare biological echolocation and technological echolocation highlighting their
applications in navigation and detection.
2. Compare the process of photosynthesis to the functioning of photovoltaic cells.
3. Explain the working and applications of Bionic Leaf Technology.
4. Explain the term GPS and aircrafts technology as bio inspired by bird fly.
5. Explain the term superhydrophobic and self-cleaning in the lotus leaf effect.
OR
What is a lotus effect? Explain the mechanism and applications of the lotus leaf effect.
6. Describe the materials used and engineering applications of Velcro technology.
7. Explain how the structure of shark skin reduces drag and how these properties have been
applied to improve swim suit.
8. Discuss the king fisher beak shaped bullet train to the reduction of noise and improve the
stability.
OR
Explain the structure and design of Kingfisher's beak led to bullet trains.
9. Illustrate the HBOCs and PFCs as human substituents.
OR
Discuss about the human blood substitutes.
10. Write a note on bioengineering of Muscular dystrophy and osteoporosis.
11. Explain muscle cells as scaffold for tissue growth.
OR
Explain the architecture of Muscular and Skeletal systems as Scaffolds.
12. What is Bioprinting? Discuss the process and applications of Bio printing.
OR
Illustrate the basic steps of the bioprinting process and list the various types of bioprinting
techniques.
13. Explain the working principles of electrical tongue and electrical nose in food industry.
OR
Compare the functioning of the electrical tongue and human tongue.
14. Describe the concept of DNA origami and its role in bio-computing.
15. Explain process of bioremediation and biomining via microbial surface adsorption.
16. Explain the uses and working principle of ultrasonography and sonars.
17. Explain bioimaging and artificial intelligence techniques in disease diagnosis.
OR
Explain the advantages and limitations of Artificial Intelligence for disease diagnosis.
18. Write a note on self-healing bio-concrete and bio-mineralization processes.

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