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What is the primary mechanism by which electrochemical biosensors detect changes in the analyte?
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?
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?
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?
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?
What is the primary function of a biological recognition element in a biosensor?
What is the primary function of a biological recognition element in a biosensor?
Which type of electrochemical biosensor measures changes in the electrical current due to the interaction between the analyte and the bioreceptor?
Which type of electrochemical biosensor measures changes in the electrical current due to the interaction between the analyte and the bioreceptor?
What is the main difference between static and dynamic mode in mechanical biosensors?
What is the main difference between static and dynamic mode in mechanical biosensors?
What is the main advantage of chemical sensors over biosensors?
What is the main advantage of chemical sensors over biosensors?
What is the primary difference between biosensors and chemical sensors?
What is the primary difference between biosensors and chemical sensors?
What is the function of the transduction element in a biosensor?
What is the function of the transduction element in a biosensor?
What is the primary advantage of using chemical sensors in certain environments?
What is the primary advantage of using chemical sensors in certain environments?
What is the key characteristic of a biosensor that distinguishes it from other sensors?
What is the key characteristic of a biosensor that distinguishes it from other sensors?
What is the primary function of a transducer in a biosensor?
What is the primary function of a transducer in a biosensor?
Which type of biosensor measures electrochemical changes produced due to the interaction between the analyte and the bioreceptor?
Which type of biosensor measures electrochemical changes produced due to the interaction between the analyte and the bioreceptor?
What is the characteristic of electrochemical biosensors that allows them to measure changes in the analyte/product/subproduct concentration?
What is the characteristic of electrochemical biosensors that allows them to measure changes in the analyte/product/subproduct concentration?
What is the type of signal produced by most transducers in a biosensor?
What is the type of signal produced by most transducers in a biosensor?
What is the purpose of an optical biosensor?
What is the purpose of an optical biosensor?
What is the requirement for the proper functioning of a biosensor?
What is the requirement for the proper functioning of a biosensor?
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