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What is a common method used for the immobilization of bioreceptors in biosensors?
What is a common method used for the immobilization of bioreceptors in biosensors?
- Chemical encapsulation
- Biological bonding
- Physical entrapment (correct)
- Mechanical attachment
How is chemical attachment of bioreceptors to the transducer surface typically achieved?
How is chemical attachment of bioreceptors to the transducer surface typically achieved?
- By ionic bonding
- Via covalent bonding (correct)
- By van der Waals forces
- Through hydrogen bonding
Why is only minute quantities of bioreceptor molecules needed in biosensors?
Why is only minute quantities of bioreceptor molecules needed in biosensors?
- To reduce the overall sensor size
- To enable the reuse of the bioreceptor molecules (correct)
- To prevent interference in measurements
- To save cost in production
Which enzyme is commonly used as a bioreceptor in glucose biosensors?
Which enzyme is commonly used as a bioreceptor in glucose biosensors?
What type of transducer converts oxygen concentration into electrical current in biosensors?
What type of transducer converts oxygen concentration into electrical current in biosensors?
Which of the following is NOT a possible transducer for glucose measurement according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a possible transducer for glucose measurement according to the text?
What is the primary function of a bioreceptor in a biosensor?
What is the primary function of a bioreceptor in a biosensor?
Which of the following is not an example of a bioreceptor?
Which of the following is not an example of a bioreceptor?
What is the role of a transducer in a biosensor?
What is the role of a transducer in a biosensor?
Which of the following is a common output of a transducer in a biosensor?
Which of the following is a common output of a transducer in a biosensor?
What does the electronics part of a biosensor do?
What does the electronics part of a biosensor do?
What is the purpose of the display in a biosensor?
What is the purpose of the display in a biosensor?
What is the role of a bioreceptor in a biosensor?
What is the role of a bioreceptor in a biosensor?
What is the purpose of a transducer in a biosensor?
What is the purpose of a transducer in a biosensor?
What type of element is a bioreceptor?
What type of element is a bioreceptor?
What is the function of the electrical interfaces in a biosensor?
What is the function of the electrical interfaces in a biosensor?
What is a transducer in general terms?
What is a transducer in general terms?
What is the role of the electronic system in a biosensor?
What is the role of the electronic system in a biosensor?
