Practice Engineering Principles (1.2.1.2.2) - Biology – The Engineering of Life
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Engineering Principles

Practice - Engineering Principles - 1.2.1.2.2

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Question 1 Easy

What is phototransduction?

💡 Hint: Think about how we see.

Question 2 Easy

Name one example of biomimetics.

💡 Hint: Consider animals that stick well!

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Question 1

What is the primary goal of science?

To create solutions
To discover and understand
To build models

💡 Hint: Think about what scientists aim for.

Question 2

Biomimetics is primarily about:

True
False

💡 Hint: Is biomimetic design derived from nature?

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Challenge 1 Hard

Research a contemporary engineering project that incorporates biomimicry. What biological principle does it emulate and how? Present your findings in a report.

💡 Hint: Look for projects in biomimetic architecture or material sciences.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a new camera system using principles learned from the human eye. List key features inspired by biology.

💡 Hint: Consider how each part of the eye translates to camera technology.

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