Fluorescence in situ hybridization is another way to visualize the presence of a nucleotide sequence.Which of the following is an advantage of FISH over Northern and Southern blots?
A)Probes are not needed in FISH.
B)There are no advantages to FISH over Northern and Southern blots.
C)Blotting is not used in FISH.
D)Fluorophores are not used in Northern or Southern blots.

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FISH allows visualization of the presence and location of a nucleotide sequence without the need for blotting, which is required for Northern and Southern blots. Probes and fluorophores are still required for FISH.

Fluorescence in Situ Hybridization Is Another Way to Visualize the Presence