The enzyme used in glucometers to estimate blood glucose levels is
The enzyme used in glucometers to estimate blood glucose levels is
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Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
Glucose oxidase (GOx) catalyses the reaction:. Thegenerated is proportional to glucose concentration. In electrochemical glucometers,is oxidised at the electrode surface at +0.6 V (vs. Ag/AgCl), generating an electric current that is measured and converted to a glucose reading. GOx is specific, sensitive, and robust — ideal for point-of-care diagnostics. Hexokinase is used in clinical laboratory glucose assays but not in hand-held glucometers.