iology for engineers
Pyq solution 2022 solved By deePak kr
q.1 choose the correct answer of the following: any seven)
(a) The digestive system of the cell is known as
(i) ribosome
(ii) golgi body
(iii) lysosome
(iv) chloroplast
Correct answer is (iii)
(b) The movement of the particles in liquids and gases is observed as (i) Brownian motion
(ii) Bruneian motion
(iii)
Randomium motion
(iv) Blackian motion
Correct answer is (i)
(c) The exchange of segments of non-sister chromatids between chromosomes of a homologous pair termed as
(i) Transformation
(ii) Translocation
(iii) Crossing over
(iv) Chromosomal aberration
Correct answer is (iii)
(d) Enzyme inhibition caused by a substance resembling substrate molecule is :- (i) Competitive Inhibition
(ii) Non-Competitive Inhibition
(iii)
Feedback Inhibition
(iv) Allosteric Inhibition
Correct answer is (i)
(e) Which amino acid maintain the balance of central nervous system
(i) Glutamine
(ii) Asparagine
(iii)
Methionine
(iv) Serine
Correct answer is (i)
(f) Chlorophyll in chloroplast is located in
(i) Grana
(ii) pyrenoid
(iii)
Stroma
(iv) both (i) and (ii)
Correct answer is (iv)
(g) The one aspect which is not a salient feature of genetic code is its being
(i) Specific
(ii) Ambiguous
(iii)
degenerate
(iv) universal
Correct answer is (ii)
(h) Bacteriological media that are composed of ingredients whose exact chemical compositions are known are called :-
(i) designated
(ii) Exact
(iii) defined
(iv) selective
Correct answer is (iii)
(i) New cells generate from
(i) Bacterial fermentation
(ii) regeneration of old cells
(iii) pre existing cells
(iv) abiotic material
Correct answer is (iii)
(j) DNA in virus is always :-
(i) Linear
(ii) Circular
(iii) Both (i) and (ii)
(iv) None of these
Correct answer is (iii)
Q.2 Write the answer in short of the following :
(a)
What is the need of study of biology for an engineer?
Ans:-
Studying biology can be beneficial for engineers in several ways: 1.
Biologically-inspired design
: Many engineering concepts can be
inspired by biological systems. Understanding biological principles can lead to innovative engineering solutions. For example, studying how birds fly has inspired the design of airplanes, and studying the structure of bones has influenced the development of stronger materials. 2.
Biomedical engineering
: Engineers often work on developing medical
devices, prosthetics, and other healthcare technologies. Understanding biology is essential for designing these devices to interact safely and effectively with the human body. 3.
Bioinformatics and computational biology
: As technology advances,
there is a growing need for engineers who can develop computational tools for analysing biological data. This includes tasks such as DNA sequencing, protein structure prediction, and modelling biological systems. 4.
Environmental engineering
: Engineers working in environmental fields
need to understand biological processes in ecosystems, such as nutrient cycling and microbial degradation of pollutants, to design effective solutions for environmental problems. 5.
Synthetic biology and genetic engineering
: These emerging fields involve engineering biological systems for various applications, such as biofuel production, bioremediation, and drug development. Engineers with a background in biology can contribute to these areas by designing and optimizing biological systems. Overall, studying biology provides engineers with a broader perspective and the interdisciplinary skills needed to tackle complex challenges in fields ranging from healthcare to environmental sustainability.