a. Explain what is meant by a biosensor. b. Copy and complete the following passage describing the
Question:
a. Explain what is meant by a biosensor.
b. Copy and complete the following passage describing the action of a biosensor.
Many people with diabetes use a biosensor to measure the concentration of glucose in their blood.
The biosensor uses the enzyme ............., which is ............. on a pad. This enzyme converts glucose into gluconolactone and .............. An electrode in the biosensor produces a tiny ............. current, the size of which is ............. to the concentration of glucose in the blood. The current is read by the meter, which produces a reading for blood glucose concentration. If the reading is too high, the person needs to take ............. to lower it.
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Cambridge International AS And A Level Biology
ISBN: 9781107636828
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Authors: Mary Jones, Richard Fosbery, Jennifer Gregory, Dennis Taylor