A Biosensor That Uses Both Enzyme Detection and an Ion-Specific

question 12

Multiple Choice

A biosensor that uses both enzyme detection and an ion-specific electrode could be examining:

• A) urea using urease and the production of ammonium ions.
• B) glucose using glucose oxidase and the production of biocarbonate ions.
• C) cholesterol using cholesterol oxidase with production of fluorescent cations.
• D) bilirubin using bilirubin oxidase and the production of hydrogen ions.

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcement

A reinforcement contingency through which behaviors followed by positive consequences, are more likely to occur again in the same or similar situations.

Negative Punishment

A behavioral psychology concept where reducing or taking away a desirable stimulus decreases the likelihood of a behavior recurring.

Positive Reinforcement

A motivational technique involving the addition of a reward following a desired behavior, aiming to increase the likelihood of the behavior being repeated.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process derived from behaviorism theory, involving changes in behavior through the use of rewards or punishments.