Biology Glossary

Fluorescent dye in monoclonal antibody tests

A fluorescent dye can be attached to a monoclonal antibody so the antibody binds to a specific molecule and makes it easier to locate or identify under suitable light.

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A fluorescent dye can be attached to a monoclonal antibody so the antibody binds to a specific molecule and makes it easier to locate or identify under suitable light.
In GCSE Biology, fluorescent dye is used as a marker. It helps researchers see where a monoclonal antibody has bound to its target molecule.

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