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AssignmentMultiple Choice

The Study of Cells

Question 5 • Anatomy & Physiology A

What is immunostaining?

Answer
A
a technique that uses specific antibodies to visualize features of cells
B
a technique that visualizes how specific genes are used within a cell
C
a technique in which cells are purposefully grown under specific conditions
D
an imaging technology used to study features smaller than the human eye can see

Explanation

Immunostaining uses antibodies that bind to specific molecules in cells. The antibodies are made visible with a label, allowing researchers to see where those molecules are located. Therefore, the correct choice is “a technique that uses specific antibodies to visualize features of cells.”

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