Which molecular method allows for the detection of a specific organism within a diverse microbial community?
A) viability staining
B) enrichment techniques
C) fluorescent antibodies
D) fluorescent staining using DAPI

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Fluorescent antibodies can be designed to specifically bind to and detect a particular microorganism within a complex community. This method targets specific molecular features of the microbe, allowing it to be both identified and visualized within the community. Viability staining, enrichment techniques, and fluorescent staining using DAPI do not necessarily target specific organisms and may not provide the level of specificity required to differentiate between closely related species within a community.

Which Molecular Method Allows for the Detection of a Specific