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Nanoparticle Biosensors & Chemistry Fundamentals

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What is the primary purpose of selective capture in biosensors?

To measure the oxygen consumption
To immobilize the analyte (correct)
To analyze the liquid being monitored
To enhance surface interactions

What is the most commonly tested analyte in biosensors?

Oxygen
Electrolytes
Insulin
Glucose (correct)

What is the principle behind the glucose enzyme electrode?

Detecting electrochemical signals
Enzyme-catalyzed reaction
Monitoring oxygen consumption (correct)
Measuring glucose concentration

What is the role of glucose oxidase (GOx) in the glucose biosensor?

To catalyze the reaction (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using screen-printed amperometric disposable electrodes in biosensors?

Reduced cost (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary application of the glucose biosensor?

Diabetes management (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of membrane surfaces in biosensors?

Enhanced surface interactions (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the semi-permeable dialysis membrane in the glucose enzyme electrode?

To entrapped glucose oxidase (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle behind electrochemical biosensors?

Detecting electrochemical signals (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of glucose concentration in endocrine metabolic disorders?

It is a monitored indicator (A) Signup and view all the answers

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