Reagent Functions and Karyotyping Methods Quiz

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What is the function of Phytohemagglutinin in the context provided?

  • Bulge cells
  • Stimulate T-lymphocytes to division and growth (correct)
  • Breakdown formed spindle fibers
  • Prevent formation of spindle fibers

Which reagent is used to prevent the formation of spindle fibers?

  • Trypsin
  • Fixative
  • Colcemide (correct)
  • Hypotonic Solution

In Karyotyping, what does the use of a hypotonic solution aim to achieve?

  • Bulge cells (correct)
  • Remove red blood cells
  • Digest chromosome proteins
  • Prevent formation of spindle fibers

Which tube is specifically designed for chromosomal analysis during blood sampling in the context provided?

<p>Green-covered lithium heparin and sodium heparin tube (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of adding colcemide to the blood culture tubes during harvesting?

<p>Breakdown spindle fibers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of trypsin in the context provided?

<p>Digest chromosome proteins before staining (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

After adding the fixative solution, what is the next step in the process?

<p>Discard the supernatant (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of adding fixative to the cell suspension?

<p>To maintain cell structure and prevent degradation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a pasture pipette to drop the cell suspension on a slide?

<p>To evenly distribute cell suspension for staining (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of centrifuging the tube at 1500 rpm for 10 minutes?

<p>To create a cloudy pellet of cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the 1:4 V/V ratio refer to in the preparation of Giemsa stain?

<p>Ratio of Giemsa stain to Sorenson's buffer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of leaving glass slides to dry for 24-48 hours before trypsin treatment?

<p>To prepare for chromosome banding (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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