Question

What is meant by the term sensitivity in Analytical Chemistry? (a) The term refers to the limit at which the absorption instrument could be recorded (b) The slope of the calibration curve or a function of analyte concentration or amount. (c) This refers to the sensitivity of the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation, which is inversely proportional to absorption. (d) The term refers to a method’s detection limit.

Answer 1

The term sensitivity in Analytical Chemistry is "the slope of the calibration curve or a function of analyte concentration or amount".

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

In a sample, the little amounts of substances can be accurately evaluated by a method is termed as "Analytical sensitivity". This detect a target analyte like an antibody or antigen, process is considered as potential of a test to and generally demonstrated as the analyte's minimum detectable concentration.

The acceptable diagnostic sensitivity is not guaranteed by high analytical sensitivity. The percentage of individuals who have a given disarray who are identified by the method as positive for the disarray is known as "Diagnostic sensitivity".