Biology GCSE
Research tools and fluorescent labelling
What Research tools and fluorescent labelling means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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In research, monoclonal antibodies bind to specific molecules in a cell or tissue with a fluorescent dye so the molecules can be located or identified.
Topics that use Research tools and fluorescent labelling
- Uses of monoclonal antibodies (AQA GCSE)
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- Targeted delivery
- Targeted treatment of disease
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- Antigen specificity
- Explaining how a test or treatment produces a result
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