WorksheetsBiosensors: Using Biotechnology to Find and Fight Pollution
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the primary function of biosensors in environmental testing?
To measure the presence of a particular substance
To create new pollutants
To increase pollution levels
To eliminate the need for laboratory tests
How long does it take for biosensors to provide test results at the site of pollution?
About thirty minutes
Several days
A few weeks
Several months
What is one advantage of using biosensors over conventional techniques for pollution testing?
A) They are more expensive
B) They require sending samples to distant laboratories
C) They provide quick and accurate results
D) They take longer to complete
What is an 'immuno-sensor'?
A device that measures blood pressure
A type of biosensor that uses chemical reactions produced by an animal's immune system
A sensor that detects temperature changes
A device used to measure air pollution
Biosensors help public health inspectors by (a)
What is the main benefit of using biosensors for environmental testing?
They are more expensive
They provide quick and accurate results
They require sending samples to distant laboratories
They take longer to complete
What do we produce to bind to the benzene molecule?
Enzymes
Antibodies
Hormones
Proteins
What type of biosensor is described as combining biological reactions with solid-state electronics?
Liquid-state immunosensor
Solid-state immunosensor
Gas-state immunosensor
Plasma-state immunosensor
What can solid-state immunosensors monitor in the biomedical field?
The body's need for a certain medicine
The body's temperature
The body's blood pressure
The body's heart rate
What do crabs and other shellfish use to sense food through their antennae?
Electrical impulses
Chemical reactions
Magnetic fields
Sound waves
