Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE Concerning Direct Fluorescent

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning Direct Fluorescent Antibody (DFA) Assay use in microscopy? (Select all that apply)

• A) Monoclonal antibodies bind to dyes and are then bound to pathogens
• B) Antibody-dye conjugates glow under uv light and show presence of pathogen
• C) Fluorescein and rhodamine are dyes most commonly used as they glow green and red
• D) It is the simplest, most common type of microscope

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