Biosensors are analytical devices that detect biological processes and convert them into electrical signals. They have two basic components - a biological component that interacts with the target analyte, and a physical component called a transducer that converts the biological response into a measurable signal. Leland Clark, considered the father of biosensors, invented the Clark Electrode for measuring oxygen in liquids. Examples of biosensors include glucose monitoring devices and pregnancy test kits. Biosensors have a wide range of applications from food analysis and drug development to medical diagnosis and environmental monitoring.