When Fluorescently Labeled Oligonucleotides That Are Known to Be Specific

question 30

Multiple Choice

When fluorescently labeled oligonucleotides that are known to be specific to the microbe of interest are used to label natural samples,the technique is known as ______.

• A)polymerase chain reaction (FISH)
• B)fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH)
• C)epifluorescence microscopy
• D)gel electrophoresis

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Definitions:

Conditioned Response

A learned reaction to a previously neutral stimulus that has become associated with an unconditioned stimulus through conditioning.

Unconditioned Stimulus

In the context of classical conditioning, a stimulus which innately and automatically induces a response without the necessity of prior education.

Spontaneous Recovery

The reappearance of a previously extinguished conditioned response after a period of rest and with no further conditioning.

Addiction

A chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive drug seeking, continued use despite harmful consequences, and long-lasting changes in the brain.