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Cyclic voltammetry and linear sweep voltammetry were used to study the electrochemical properties of the biosensor. The finally prepared biosensor showed favorable electrocatalytic effects toward hydroquinone. The detection limit was 90 nM (S\/N = 3), the sensitivity was 1.5 \u00b5A \u00b5M\u22121, the detection linear range was 4 \u00d7 10\u22127\u20132.37 \u00d7 10\u22126 M. In addition, this biosensor exhibited satisfactory repeatability, reproducibility, anti-interference properties and stability. 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