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What is the main purpose of FISH?
What is the main purpose of FISH?
How is the probe specificity achieved in FISH?
How is the probe specificity achieved in FISH?
What does a deletion result in when detected through FISH?
What does a deletion result in when detected through FISH?
What is the purpose of centromeric probes (CEPs) in FISH?
What is the purpose of centromeric probes (CEPs) in FISH?
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What is the main purpose of overnight incubation for fresh interphase cells?
What is the main purpose of overnight incubation for fresh interphase cells?
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What is a limitation of the Metaphase FISH technique?
What is a limitation of the Metaphase FISH technique?
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What distinguishes Spectral Karyotyping from other techniques?
What distinguishes Spectral Karyotyping from other techniques?
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How did the shift from nitrocellulose or nylon membranes to treated glass enhance array versatility?
How did the shift from nitrocellulose or nylon membranes to treated glass enhance array versatility?
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What is a characteristic of microelectronic arrays?
What is a characteristic of microelectronic arrays?
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What is the primary application of Expression Arrays?
What is the primary application of Expression Arrays?
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Study Notes
FISH (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization)
- The main purpose of FISH is to detect and localize specific DNA sequences in metaphase chromosomes, interphase nuclei, or whole cells.
- Probe specificity is achieved in FISH by designing probes that are complementary to specific DNA sequences, which then hybridize to the target sequence.
Detection of Deletions
- A deletion results in a lack of signal or a reduced signal intensity when detected through FISH.
Centromeric Probes (CEPs)
- The purpose of centromeric probes (CEPs) in FISH is to identify specific chromosomes and detect numerical aberrations.
Overnight Incubation
- The main purpose of overnight incubation for fresh interphase cells is to allow for efficient hybridization of probes to the target DNA sequences.
Metaphase FISH Technique
- A limitation of the Metaphase FISH technique is that it requires high-quality metaphase chromosome preparations.
Spectral Karyotyping
- Spectral Karyotyping is distinguished from other techniques by its ability to simultaneously identify all chromosomes in a single hybridization experiment.
Array Versatility
- The shift from nitrocellulose or nylon membranes to treated glass enhanced array versatility by allowing for the simultaneous analysis of thousands of gene sequences.
Microelectronic Arrays
- A characteristic of microelectronic arrays is that they are fabricated using photolithography and contain thousands of spots, each containing a specific DNA sequence.
Expression Arrays
- The primary application of Expression Arrays is to analyze the expression levels of thousands of genes in a single experiment, allowing for the identification of differentially expressed genes.
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Test your knowledge of the principles and procedures of Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH), a technique used to detect protein, RNA, and DNA structures in situ for cytogenetic analysis. The quiz covers the process of probe hybridization, probe specificity, and visualization using fluorescent microscopy.
