Biosensors and Bioreceptors
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What is the primary mechanism by which electrochemical biosensors detect changes in the analyte?

  • Changes in the mechanical properties of the biosensor
  • Changes in the electrical resistance or potential (correct)
  • Changes in the electromagnetic radiation properties
  • Changes in the mass of the biosensor surface
  • Which type of biosensor is based on the piezoelectric effect, where certain materials generate an electric current when mechanically deformed?

  • Acoustic biosensors (correct)
  • Optic biosensors
  • Mechanical biosensors
  • Electrochemical biosensors
  • What is the principle behind the detection of changes in the analyte by optic biosensors?

  • Changes in the properties of electromagnetic radiation (correct)
  • Changes in the mass of the biosensor surface
  • Changes in the electrical resistance of the biosensor
  • Changes in the mechanical properties of the biosensor
  • What type of biosensor is based on mobile or flexible structures that suffer a deflection in one of its edges due to the incorporation of the analyte?

    <p>Mechanical biosensors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a biological recognition element in a biosensor?

    <p>To recognize a specific biological element (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of electrochemical biosensor measures changes in the electrical current due to the interaction between the analyte and the bioreceptor?

    <p>Amperometry (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between static and dynamic mode in mechanical biosensors?

    <p>Changes in position versus changes in movement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of chemical sensors over biosensors?

    <p>They are more affordable to produce (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between biosensors and chemical sensors?

    <p>The presence of a biological component in the signal transduction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the transduction element in a biosensor?

    <p>To transduce the signal into an analytical useful signal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of using chemical sensors in certain environments?

    <p>The biocomponents lose their activity in certain environments (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key characteristic of a biosensor that distinguishes it from other sensors?

    <p>It uses a biological recognition element (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a transducer in a biosensor?

    <p>To convert the bio-recognition event into a measurable signal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of biosensor measures electrochemical changes produced due to the interaction between the analyte and the bioreceptor?

    <p>Electrochemical biosensors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of electrochemical biosensors that allows them to measure changes in the analyte/product/subproduct concentration?

    <p>Variation in the analyte/product/subproduct concentration (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the type of signal produced by most transducers in a biosensor?

    <p>Either optical or electrical signal (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an optical biosensor?

    <p>To measure changes in reflectance or fluorescence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement for the proper functioning of a biosensor?

    <p>Work in adequate physical-chemical conditions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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