Biosensors Development and Applications
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What is essential for the development of commercially viable biosensors?

  • Suitable bioconjugation strategies and stabilisation of biomolecules on electrodes (correct)
  • Novel nanomaterials and nanostructured devices
  • Better interaction between life scientists and engineering/physical scientists
  • The use of novel bio-recognition molecules

    • What is being used as probe molecules for DNA and microRNA sensing?

  • Oligonucleotide aptamers
  • Peptide nucleic acids (PNAs) and locked nucleic acids (LNAs) (correct)
  • Antibody-based systems
  • Synthetic receptors

    • What is currently of great interest in medical diagnosis?

  • Determination of protein glycosylation levels using lectins (correct)
  • Development of novel nanomaterials
  • Synthesis of peptide aptamers
  • Sensing of toxins in environmental monitoring

    • What is being used to replace antibodies on biosensors?

    <p>Synthetic receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the gold standard in biosensors?

    <p>Antibody-based systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current application of biosensors in environmental monitoring?

    <p>Sensing of toxins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the areas of application of biosensors in the field of pollution monitoring?

    <p>Detection of toxic materials of defence interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what type of devices have biosensors found application?

    <p>Artificial implantable devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the field of study that involves the use of biosensors to monitor and track the spread of diseases through wastewater?

    <p>Sewage epidemiology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of reducing the size of biosensors to the micro- or nano-scale?

    <p>Better signal-to-noise ratio</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of using biosensors in nanoscale dimensions?

    <p>Increased surface-to-volume ratio</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what field have biosensors been used to identify potential new drug candidates?

    <p>Drug discovery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are biosensors used for in environmental monitoring?

    <p>To detect water pollution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a crucial aspect of biosensor development?

    <p>Immobilisation of biomolecules on solid surfaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the applications of biosensors in biomedical research?

    <p>Drug discovery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key requirement for biosensor development?

    <p>The integration of biology with devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is not a typical application of biosensors?

    <p>Space exploration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of interdisciplinary collaboration in biosensor development?

    <p>The creation of novel products</p> Signup and view all the answers

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