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MIC 121 Microscopes Objective Question

Question

What is the term for the fluorescent dye used to stain specimens in fluorescence microscopy?
Options
A Chromogen
B Fluorochrome
Correct Answer
C Mordant
D Counterstain
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 10 mentions, 'A specimen is stained with a fluorescent dye (fluorochrome) and then exposed to light of a shorter wavelength'.

Hint

The name of the dye is related to the process it facilitates.

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