Question 1
Which mitogen is most commonly used to stimulate T-lymphocytes for peripheral blood cytogenetic culture?
Correct Answer:
Phytohemagglutinin (PHA)
Question 2
What is the standard duration for harvesting a peripheral blood lymphocyte culture for constitutional karyotyping?
Correct Answer:
72 hours
Question 3
Which agent is added to cytogenetic cultures to arrest cells in metaphase by inhibiting spindle formation?
Correct Answer:
Colcemid
Question 4
What is the purpose of adding hypotonic solution (typically 0.075 M KCl) during cytogenetic harvest?
Correct Answer:
To swell cells and spread chromosomes
Question 5
What is the standard fixative used in cytogenetics for chromosome preparations?
Correct Answer:
3:1 methanol:acetic acid
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