Multiple choice

Which of the following stain(s) is/are specially used for cell cycle determination and gel electrophosis?

  1. Acridine orange

  2. Malachite green

  3. Ethidium bromide

  4. Acridine orange and Ethidium bromide

  5. Phosphotungstic acid
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D Correct answer
Explanation

EB/AO combined stain causes live cells to fluoresce green whilst apoptotic cells retain the distinctive red-orange fluorescence. Therefore, both Acridine orange (AO) and Ethidium bromide (EO) are used for cell cycle determination.

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