Biosensors example We talked about “biosensors” in class, noting that a biosensor consists of a “traditional” sensor (that senses conductivity, pH, light transmittance, etc.) and a “bio” component (enzyme, microbe, cell, etc.).

Your task: 1) Find an example of a biosensor (this can be any application area such as environmental, medical, general chemical, etc.)

2) Summarize in a 1-2 page document

(this can include illustrations, graphs, diagrams, etc.):

The basics of the biosensor: – the “biocomponent” (is it an enzyme, microbe, etc. and how is it present within the sensor) –

what is being sensed? –

how it is being sensed – accuracy/precision – estimated lifespan (how long is the biosensor functional)

Note: pick an application example other than “glucose monitors” (this was an in-class application example).