In situ hybridization is a powerful tool used in gene expression studies because it provides the investigator with information pertaining to
A)the cellular and tissue-specific localization of the mRNA encoded by a particular gene.
B)the activity of the protein translated from a particular mRNA.
C)the size of the mRNA transcript.
D)all of the above

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In situ hybridization allows visualization of the RNA transcript within a specific tissue or cell, providing information on its localization and expression pattern. It does not directly provide information on the activity of the encoded protein or the size of the transcript.

In Situ Hybridization Is a Powerful Tool Used in Gene