Biosensor
A biosensor is a device for the detection of an
analyte that combines a biological component with a physicochemical detector component.It consists of 3 parts:the sensitive biological element (biological material (eg. tissue, microorganisms, organelles, cell receptors, enzymes, antibodies, nucleic acids, etc), a biologically derived material or biomimic) The sensitive elements can be created by
biological engineering.the transducer in between (associates both components)the detector element (works in a physicochemical way; optical, piezoelectric electrochemical, thermometric, or magnetic.)
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Biosensor
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Biosensor
Analytical device comprising a biological recognition element (e.g. enzyme, receptor, DNA, antibody, or microorganism) in intimate contact with an electrochemical, optical, thermal, or acoustic signal transducer that together permit analyses of chemical properties or quantities. Shows potential development in some areas, including environmental monitoring.
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