3 Questions
Which technique stains a restricted number of specific bands or structures?
C-banding
What is the most common form of banding for karyotyping?
G-banding
Which staining method gives the same banding pattern as quinacrine banding?
G-banding
Study Notes
Staining Techniques
- Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) stains a restricted number of specific bands or structures.
Karyotyping
- G-banding is the most common form of banding for karyotyping.
Quinacrine Banding
- Chromomycin A3 (CMA3) staining gives the same banding pattern as quinacrine banding.
Test your knowledge of chromosome-banding techniques used in cytogenetic labs. Learn about G-, Q-, R-bands, C-bands, and NORs.
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