Multiple choice

In karyotype analysis, which stain can be used to identify Nucleolus Organiser region (NOR)?

  1. Giemsa stain

  2. Silver stain

  3. Gentian violet stain

  4. Quinacrine
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In karyotype analysis, a silver stain can be used to identify the NOR silver nitrate inserts into the NOR-associated protein in the stalks and satellites, staining the proteins dark black.

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