Question

Why are enzymes considered as a good bioreceptors for biosensors?

• A. They have specific binding capabilities
• B. They have good catalytic power
• C. They can detect analytes
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Bioreceptor interacts with the specific analyte of interest to produce an effect which is measured by the transducer. The main reasons for the common use of enzymes in biosensors are:

• Ability to catalyze a large number of reactions;
• Potential to detect a group of analytes such as substrates, products, inhibitors, and modulators of the catalytic activity and
• Suitability with several different transduction methods for detecting the analyte

So, the correct answer is option D.